Spurs couldn't have asked for a trickier couple of fixtures to begin next season's Premier League campaign. First up, an away trip to newly promoted Newcastle who will be urged on by more than 50,000 expectant fans. Then, a home tie against last season's champions, Chelsea. There is no chance of Tottenham easing themselves into the new campaign against undemanding opposition in either game.
Nor will Spurs necessarily be looking at Wembley as giving them much of a home advantage, either. While Spurs went through last season undefeated at White Hart Lane, their European form at Wembley was decidedly shaky.