Tottenham Hotspur defeat MK Dons 1-0 in preseason friendly

Tottenham Hotspur opened their preseason campaign with a 1-0 victory against MK Dons in a friendly held at the Tottenham Hotspur training ground. New signing Mateus Fernandes scored the sole goal with a volley early in the match. Spurs fielded a mix of youth and experienced players due to several absentees from the World Cup. The match featured a rotation of players in unfamiliar positions and highlighted the aggressive playing style of new coach Roberto De Zerbi. The result marks an encouraging start for Tottenham as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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