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Tottenham defender ruled out for today's game... this is why
TOTTENHAM defender Timothy Eyoma has been ruled out of today's Under-18 clash with Brighton due to international duties.
Timothy Eyoma is away with the England Under-17s at the Algarve Tournament
Timothy Eyoma is a product of Tottenham's youth academy and has been rising through the ranks this season.
The 17-year-old has made two appearances for Spurs' reserve side and has been an ever-present in the Uefa Youth League.
His fine performances have caught the eye of England U17 boss Steve Cooper who has called him up to the squad for the Algarve Tournament.
Timothy Eyoma and his England Under-17 team-mates
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And according to website AllNigeriaSoccer, Eyoma will not be available for Tottenham's U18s clash with Brighton at the Amex Elite Football Performance Centre today.
England's second game of the Algarve Tournament is against Germany on Sunday and this will be followed by a clash with Holland on February 14.
Eyoma is a versatile defender and has been deployed as a centre-half and right-back this season, making eight appearances in all competitions.
His older brother Aaron, 19, plays for local rivals Arsenal but is currently on loan with Dutch second-tier side FC Volendam.
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