Thomas Frank is confident that Dominic Solanke will fire himself into the England mix and Thomas Tuchel's thoughts in time for the World Cup and has made it clear that Randal Kolo Muani will stay at Tottenham.

The 28-year-old has returned to action after five months spent struggling with a persistent ankle problem and looks to be back in the groove with goals in back-to-back Champions League games. It was the former Bournemouth striker's composed finish in Frankfurt in midweek that sent Spurs into the last 16 of the competition.

As Tottenham prepare to take on Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday with Tuchel no doubt keen to watch the various England internationals on display, Frank believes Solanke, who has three international appearances to his name, should be in his thoughts.

"Of course it’s for Thomas Tuchel and his staff to take that decision in the end. I think that Dom, 100 per cent fit, sharp and performing, should be in the mix," said the Dane. "I don't know how...