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'Tottenham were the best side I played in... and I came from Real Madrid': Peter Crouch catches up with Rafael van der Vaart about their connection at Spurs, picking Crouchie over Zlatan Ibrahimovic for his best XI and how he beat Phil Taylor at DARTS!

They spent only one year together at White Hart Lane, but the bond Peter Crouch and Rafael van der Vaart formed will last a lifetime.

Earlier this week, the two former Tottenham favourites reconnected over Zoom to reminisce about their double act and a few regrets. There was also talk of darts and home schooling.

Sportsmail's DOMINIC KING listened in as the lively conversation flowed.

Peter Crouch (centre) reconnects with ex-Spurs team-mate Rafael van der Vaart (right centre)

Van der Vaart had a brilliant career. He started at Ajax, moved to Hamburg, then Real Madrid, before arriving at Tottenham in August 2010.