Swansea midfielder Tom Carroll says it will feel "strange" to face former club Tottenham for the first time since he left White Hart Lane.

Carroll progressed through the north Londoners' youth academy and featured regularly for the north Londoners' first team last season.

But Mauricio Pochettino deemed the 24-year-old surplus to requirements in January, paving the way for Carroll to complete a permanent move to the Swans, where he had previously enjoyed a spell on loan.

Carroll has thrived at the Liberty Stadium with the benefit of regular game time and is relishing a chance to see some familiar faces during tomorrow's clash between the two sides.

But the midfielder is adamant there will be no room for sentiment, despite the fact he is still in regular contact with some of his former team-mates via a popular instant messaging service.

“It will be strange playing against Spurs as I had been there since I was eight," he told Swansea's official website.

“I obviously know the players and staff very well. I’m still in a WhatsApp group among the players.

“It’s a game I’m really looking forward to. But all that matters is getting three points.

"A win would be a big boost, though we’re well aware how tough it will be.”

Swansea are fighting to escape relegation while Spurs remain in the title race, having cut Chelsea's lead at the top of the table to just seven points.

However, despite such a gulf between the two teams in regards to league places, Carroll is adamant Paul Clement's side will represent a stern test for Pochettino's men as they attempt to pull clear of the relegation zone.

“There is a lot of pressure on us but any pressure is good pressure. If there is no pressure than what are you playing for?

“Spurs are without Harry Kane, which is a big blow for them as he scores a lot for them, but they have so many quality players to make up for his absence.

“So I expect it to be a close game, but hopefully we will be celebrating three points on Wednesday night,” the midfielder added.

Spurs will also be without Harry Winks in South Wales after the midfielder suffered an ankle injury in the weekend's win at Burnley.

Victor Wanyama is an injury doubt too, meaning Carroll is likely to face Mousa Dembele and Eric Dier in the centre of the park tomorrow night.