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Tottenham reveal the two unknown players who tested positive for coronavirus after the international break were both FALSE positives, leaving them available for the trip to Newcastle

The two Tottenham players who tested positive for COVID-19 after the international break were both false positives and will be available for the game against Newcastle, the club reported on Sunday.

Spurs revealed on Friday that the unnamed duo had returned positive tests after returning from international duty and training with their teammates on Thursday.

However, concerns over the two players were swiftly quelled after it emerged both players had returned a false negative test.

Both players were shown to have contracted Covid-19 after tests on Thursday
Spurs didn't name the two players involved but said both will be available against Newcastle

'Following a number of reports regarding the health of our players, the Club would like provide clarity to events of the past 48 hours,' Spurs said in a statement on Sunday afternoon.