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Tottenham caretaker boss Ryan Mason takes charge of his first training session since succeeding Jose Mourinho as the 29-year-old prepares side for midweek visit of Southampton

Ryan Mason has taken charge of his first training session as Tottenham caretaker boss as he prepared the team for Southampton's visit on Wednesday.

The 29-year-old was pictured laughing and joking with some of his former Spurs team-mates while he took the session at the club's Enfield training base on Tuesday.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy announced earlier in the day that Mason would be taking charge of the team for the rest of the season after sacking Jose Mourinho on Monday.

Ryan Mason has taken charge of his first training session as Tottenham's interim boss
The 29-year-old coach was in high spirits as he directed the session at the club's training base
Gareth Bale trains with a smile on his face as Spurs prepare for Southampton's visit

Mason, who was forced into early retirement after suffering a fractured skull in a sickening incident while playing for Hull against Chelsea in 2017, is now preparing his boyhood club for their remaining six Premier League games, as well as this Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Manchester City.