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Walker to make Spurs comeback against Besiktas

Tottenham fullback Kyle Walker is in line to make his playing comeback this week against Europa League opponents Besiktas.

The Mirror says Walker is set to be included in Spurs squad to face Besiktas this week after a nine-month lay off.

The 24-year-old England right-back, who last played for his club in March, came through a 90-minute friendly at the weekend.

The north Londoners are now feel he is fit enough to make the trip to Turkey for Thursday's Europa League tie and boss Mauricio Pochettino is expected to confirm his inclusion.

Walker underwent lower abdominal surgery in early September after being ruled out of the World Cup with the problem.

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