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Injury scare for Tottenham as Vertonghen pictured on crutches after Ajax win

Jan Vertonghen has handed Tottenham an unwelcome injury scare heading towards a Champions League final date with Liverpool.

The Belgian defender was among the heroes for Spurs as they delivered a European miracle against Ajax.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side had headed to Amsterdam on Wednesday trailing a semi-final tie 1-0 on aggregate, and fell a further two goals behind before half-time.

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Lucas Moura was, however, to inspire a remarkable turnaround with a second-half hat-trick, with Spurs edging through on away goals.

Vertonghen was able to play a full part in proceedings against his former club.