Maddison returns for Spurs in training ground draw

James Maddison made his return to action in Tottenham's 2-2 pre-season draw with Hoffenheim at their Hotspur Way training ground, playing 45 minutes as a false nine in his first appearance after 18 months affected by two serious knee injuries. Goals from Ben Davies and young attacker Luca Williams-Barnett secured the draw in the second of two friendlies against the Bundesliga club, following a 3-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday in front of 54,345 fans. Despite Maddison's return being a positive for new manager Roberto De Zerbi, concerns remain over the absences of Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie, and Dominic Solanke ahead of their Premier League opener at Brentford.