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Tottenham gets mayoral backing for White Hart Lane expansion

Tottenham has received the backing of the Mayor of London for its proposed redevelopment of White Hart Lane.

Dubbed the Northumberland Development Project, the plans would see Spurs rebuild their current ground into a major sporting and event complex, while increasing the stadium capacity to 61,000 - just above the number of seats at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.

London Mayor Boris Johnson has now given his approval to the club's plans, telling its official website: "White Hart Lane is already an iconic stadium, steeped in history, and the new venue will not only almost double its capacity, but provide world-class facilities to watch Premier League football, international sports events and concerts in the heart of the capital.