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Lloris: Champions League league howler hasn't affected my focus

Hugo Lloris insisted he is focused on football after gifting Barcelona the lead in Tottenham's Champions League defeat as he returned to the line-up following a drink-driving offence.

Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris was given a 20-month driving ban and fined £50,000 after pleading guilty to drink-driving, having been stopped in his Porsche Panamera by police on August 24.

Lloris – who helped France to World Cup glory in Russia – then suffered a thigh injury and only returned to Tottenham's starting XI for Wednesday's showdown at Wembley, where his error contributed to Spurs' downfall.

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Reflecting on his performance and off-field issues, Lloris said: "A few things have happened in my private life but the most important thing is to stay focused on your job.