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Tottenham injury boost as defender returns from injury after Champions League debut last season

A Tottenham starlet, who has already made three senior appearances for the Lilywhites at just 17 years of age, has now put his injury woes…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 4:30 PM
Tottenham injury boost as defender returns from injury after Champions League debut last season
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham youngster Jun'ai Byfield has returned to action after a five-month absence with a back injury.
  • Byfield made his comeback as a 70th-minute substitute for Tottenham's Under-21s against Cheltenham Town.
  • Cheltenham Town won the EFL Trophy clash 7-6 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in normal time.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham teenager Jun'ai Byfield returned to competitive action after a five-month absence during an EFL Trophy clash between Tottenham's Under-21s and Cheltenham Town. The 17-year-old came on as a 70th-minute substitute, marking his first appearance since suffering a back injury in May that ruled him out of pre-season.

The match ended 2-2 in normal time before Cheltenham won 7-6 on penalties, with Byfield seeing his shootout effort saved. Richarlison also featured and scored in the fixture, while several other Tottenham youngsters traveled with the senior squad to Marbella.

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