Friday 20 November 2015 23:52, UK
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has no concerns about naming Hugo Lloris in his side for Sunday's derby with West Ham.
Lloris captained France against England during a moving occasion at Wembley on Tuesday, which came just four days after last week's terror attacks in Paris.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said he will check whether his French players feel able to play this weekend, expressing particular doubt about Laurent Koscielny, whom he thought was unrecognisable during the friendly against England.
Lloris is the only Frenchman in Tottenham's first-team squad but Pochettino insists his goalkeeper is ready for the match at White Hart Lane.
"I didn't need to ask because when he saw me, he said 'I want to play'," Pochettino said.
"It was very difficult for him and for all of the French players and the English players too. They were here training on Monday in the morning and you could feel that they were very sad to play.
"For Hugo it was a very tough two weeks. When you are captain it is a big responsibility.
"But he is strong, has a good mind with an unbelievable character. He's ready to play Sunday and wants to play for the people."
Spurs had a large English contingent at Wembley including Harry Kane, Eric Dier, Dele Alli, Kyle Walker and Ryan Mason.
Pochettino also attended the match as a guest of Roy Hodgson's and revealed his decision to go was based on providing support for his players.
"We spoke between ourselves that if England play against France, we need to be at the stadium to give support and solidarity," Pochettino said.
"Our support is very important, and after for the players and the teams. It's important to show that we are not scared."
"It is not difficult [to support] because our relationship with the players is very close. Sometimes you just need a hug. We are human and sometimes you don't need words, you only need to touch the people.
"You know you have to be sensitive, all people are different and need different things. Some players you need to spend time with and speak about things. Others need one minute, 10 minutes, one hour - it is how you feel and the empathy you feel with different people."
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