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'He's a fighter, he works hard, he trains hard': Interim Tottenham boss Ryan Mason defends Richarlison after the misfiring £60m forward was mocked by Premier League strikers Michail Antonio and Callum Wilson

Ryan Mason has defended Richarlison after the £60million striker was mocked by Premier League forwards Michail Antonio and Callum Wilson.

Newcastle hitman Wilson and West Ham star Antonio took a swipe at Richarlison for his wild, shirtless celebration after scoring a last-gasp equaliser in the 4-3 defeat to Liverpool last month - only for Diego Jota to restore Liverpool's lead moments later.

'He's scored four times this season,' Antonio said. 'Three of the times he's been offside [and] he's taken his top off four times this season.

'He's got four yellows – he's almost on a suspension,' Wilson added on The Footballer's Football Podcast, before the pair dissolved into laughter.