Spurs talisman Harry Kane starts on the bench as Mauricio Pochettino makes five changes from the weekend win at Aston Villa.

Striker Son Heung-min replaces their top scorer, with right-back Kieran Trippier, left-back Ben Davies, central midfielder Ryan Mason and forward Nacer Chadli also coming in.

Spurs XI: Lloris, Trippier, Alderweireld, Wimmer, Davies; Dier, Mason; Chadli, Alli, Lamela; Son.

We know Ethan Hunt, the brave agent portrayed by Tom Cruise in the all-action, spy thriller series, is not available to lead Spurs into their equivalent of Mission:Impossible.

But who will step into the star role? Harry Kane? Christian Eriksen? Dele Alli? Let's find out - the team news is in...

Hello! As far as footballing assignments go, Spurs appear to be facing one of the toughest. 

OK, it's hardly going to the Nou Camp with a 2-0 deficit.

But overturning a 3-0 first-leg loss - against the tournament favourites...with the possibility of your star men not playing - would leave most Hollywood writers scoffing at the plausibility of the plot line.

That's the scenario Tottenham are facing, with Borussia Dortmund cast as the 'villains' hoping to ruin their Europa League lives.

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Evening Mr Pochettino. This is your mission should you choose to accept it. Should you or any member of your squad be caught then Uefa will disavow all knowledge of your existence. Ethan Hunt, on this occasion, will not be your point man. Good luck.

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