​Tottenham boss welcomes Townsend back into the fold

Andros Townsend is in contention for Tottenham's trip to West Brom on Saturday after spending the last month with the Under 21s, Mauricio Pochettino revealed, reports Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has been frozen out of the first team since early November ago as punishment for a heated exchange with a Spurs fitness trainer during a post-match warm-down.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Thursday, Pochettino said the incident is water under the bridge and that the winger's attitude in recent weeks has impressed him.

"There is not an issue with Andros. He was on the bench in some games and was out of the squad against Chelsea. He asked us to play in the Under 21s against Middlesbrough," Pochettino said.

"It's a very good thing because, for me, it's a very good attitude to play for the Under 21s and wanting to keep working hard and keep his physical level."

Asked if Townsend is back with the first team, Pochettino said: "Yes, yes, it's like any other player. In Andros' case he wanted to play for the Under 21s.

"It's not easy. He's still young and has a big future in football here or at another club. You always need to learn in football."