Shoot!’s Manchester United-Tottenham Hotspur combined XI

Centre-back: Jan Vertonghen

Therefore, it was a no-brainer to partner Alderweireld with his formidable team mate Vertonghen.

The 28-year-old has similarly not missed a single minute of Spurs’ league season so far.

The Belgian pairing were a key factor in Tottenham having the best defensive record in the Premier League last term, conceding 26 goals in 38 matches.