Tottenham supporters have been handed an encouraging update on Xavi Simons as the midfielder continues his recovery from an ACL injury.

The Dutch international suffered the serious knee injury against Wolves in April, ruling him out for the remainder of the season and the World Cup.

However, his rehabilitation is progressing well and he is targeting a return when he feels ready.

Speaking about his recovery, Simons addressed the Oxford union, as reported by Goal.

“My knee has to feel good. I need to feel strong. Right now, I’m on track, I’m getting stronger every day. I’m putting in endless hours. I have a great team that has been with me this entire journey. Everyone has a different schedule.”

That is exactly the sort of update Tottenham fans will want to hear as they wait for one of their most exciting attacking players to return.

Simons is expected to step up his recovery after the international break, with a return to team training potentially edging closer.

His return could also provide a significant boost to a Spurs side that has often lacked creativity and incision in the final third.

Simons offers the ability to receive the ball between the lines, turn quickly, carry possession into dangerous areas and create chances for those around him.

There were already encouraging signs of his influence before the injury brought his campaign to a premature halt.

He had begun to find his feet in a Tottenham shirt and show supporters the quality that made him such an exciting addition, with his intelligence and technical ability giving Spurs another dimension in attack.

Spurs will not want to rush him back before he is fully ready, particularly given the seriousness of the injury.

But if Simons can pick up where he left off, his return could feel almost like a new signing for a team in need of more imagination and attacking spark.