Tottenham's Harry Kane has missed eight games since suffering an ankle injury against Sunderland

Mauricio Pochettino says that Harry Kane could return to the Tottenham ranks for the north London derby away to Arsenal on Sunday November 6.

The England striker has been out of action since injuring his ankle in the 1-0 win over Sunderland in mid-September, but Pochettino says he is nearing a first-team return.

Toby Alderweireld is also close to full fitness after overcoming the knee problem he suffered against West Brom two weeks ago.

Before their trip to the Emirates, Tottenham face Leicester at White Hart Lane on Saturday and Bayer Leverkusen at Wembley next Wednesday and Pochettino said: "Harry is not ready yet.

Kane could be fit for England's forthcoming games against Scotland (November 11) and Spain (November 15)

"It's difficult to know but we'll see. His evolution is great. Maybe for Sunday, perhaps the Champions League.

"Frustrated is a word we don't use here. Both (Kane and Alderweireld) are positive. Of course they want to be back playing quickly - not least because we push them hard in training. Injured players have it much tougher than the fit ones."

Toby Alderweireld is also on the mend and could be back next week

Pochettino believes this season's Premier League could go right down to the wire.

He added: "At the moment we expect that it is a very competitive season. There are a lot of clubs fighting to be top of the table.

"I think this season will be tough and competitive and maybe we need to wait till the last game to know which team lift."