Tonali starts against former club as Mancini watches

Italy's record signing faces his old team with the national coach in the stands.

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What happened. Sandro Tonali starts for Tottenham against his former club Newcastle United, with Italy coach Roberto Mancini watching from the stands.

• Tonali joined Tottenham for over €108m this summer, a record for an Italian player.
• He played the full game in Spurs' 3-0 loss at Brentford in their opener.
• Destiny Udogie starts on the bench for Tottenham today.

Mancini will announce his Italy squad soon, and is also attending other English matches this weekend.

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