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Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is a "leader" but must learn to control his aggression after his second sending-off of the season, manager Thomas Frank says.

Romero was shown his latest red card for a tackle on midfielder Casemiro in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Manchester United, meaning he will be suspended for four games.

Speaking at a press conference as Spurs prepare to take on Newcastle United on Tuesday, Frank said he was confident the 27-year-old Argentina centre-back had the right blend of skills to succeed.

"For me, I think he is a leader.