Team News: Kyle Walker makes first Tottenham Hotspur start since March against Besiktas

Kyle Walker will make his first start for Tottenham Hotspur since March after being named in Mauricio Pochettino's first XI for tonight's Europa League match against Besiktas.

The England international, who has been dogged by an abdominal injury, was included in the travelling side to Turkey and will line up alongside Vlad Chiriches, captain Younes Kaboul and Danny Rose in defence.

Roberto Soldado has been given the nod to lead the line, with assistance from Nacer Chadli, while Harry Kane has been left out of the squad.

Erik Lamela, Aaron Lennon and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris have all been named on the bench for Spurs, who have already qualified for the last 32 of the tournament.

Besiktas XI: Zengin; Kurtulus, Franco, Gulum, Motta; Sosa; Tore, Uysal, Koyunlu, Sahan; Tosun Subs: Metin, Koybasi, Karaal, Nukan, Kaya, Yaman

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Vorm; Walker, Chiriches, Kaboul, Rose; Dembele, Stambouli; Townsend, Paulinho, Chadli; Soldado Subs: Lloris, Lennon, Lamela, Fazio, Capoue, Davies, Onomah