Harry Redknapp is "optimistic'' of returning to the Tottenham dugout for Monday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa at White Hart Lane.

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Assistant manager Joe Jordan revealed on Thursday Redknapp is close to completing his recovery from the heart procedure he underwent last month. "There's a possibility Harry will be back for the Villa game. He's very keen and optimistic of that happening,'' Jordan said.

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