Mauricio Pochettino has insisted that there is "not an issue" with Andros Townsend, despite the midfielder having not featured for Tottenham Hotspur since a disagreement with one of the club's fitness trainers.

The England international has been playing for the reserves since being banished from the squad last month, lining up against Middlesbrough Under-21s earlier this week.

Ahead of this weekend's match against West Bromwich Albion, the manager insisted that the incident has been forgotten: "There is not an issue with Andros. He was on the bench in some games and was out of the squad against Chelsea. He asked us to play in the Under-21s against Middlesbrough.

"It's a very good thing because, for me, it's a very good attitude to play for the Under-21s and wanting to keep working hard and keep his physical level. It's not easy. He's still young and has a big future in football here or at another club. You always need to learn in football."

Townsend has played 64 minutes in the Premier League so far this season.