Mauricio Pochettino and Harry Kane both embraced Singapore as they faced the media at the National Stadium on Friday afternoon local time, ahead of Sunday’s International Champions Cup (ICC) opener against Juventus at the venue.

Manager and striker landed with the squad at Changi Airport on Thursday morning and got straight to work as we prepare for the new season with ICC matches against Juve and then Manchester United in Shanghai on Thursday next week (25 July).

The players had a tough session on Thursday evening local time but were back out there again with a first look inside the stadium in our open training session, attended by fans and Supporters' Clubs from across Asia.

Asked what they had made of Singapore so far, Mauricio responded: “It is always special to come here to Asia. The fans are unbelievable. They always show great respect and give us such a warm welcome. To be in Singapore is amazing. This my first time discovering this country and we’ll try to enjoy it with our fans.”

Harry added: “It’s a beautiful place. I’ve not been here before. Obviously, we’ve not much time to get out and about but I’ve a beautiful view from my hotel room looking over everything. I’ve heard great things about it and it’s a place I’d love to come back to and really explore it one day.”