Preston vs Tottenham LIVE: Latest score as Kulusevski shot deflected wide, Son effort saved

Here are Alasdair's thoughts on that first half from Spurs

It was all too slow from Tottenham. They had the vast majority of the possession but the lack of movement up front made it all to easy for Preston to defend in and around their penalty area.

The quality from both full-backs Ryan Sessegnon and Matt Doherty has been poor, allied with a lack of targets to aim for without a natural front man darting into the Preston box.

They're missing that sense of urgency in their attacking and it was only in a one-two between Son and Kulusevski that led to a late chance in the half for the latter that showed that Spurs have the quality to open up their organised Championship hosts.

It feels more a matter of when, not if, both Harry Kane and new signing Arnaut Danjuma will enter the fray, perhaps along with Bryan Gil who will feel he deserves a chance despite links with a move away from the club.

Half-time

It's 0-0 at the break at Deepdale.

Kulusevski effort

Kulusevski this time with a curling effort after a short corner routine between Perisic and Son but the Swede sends his shot over the bar.

Son again

After lots of slow build-up play with little movement, Son takes matters into his own hands and curls an effort from distance that Woodman has to push over with a flying effort.

Blocked

Hughes sees his effort blocked after the ball falls kindly to him from a Preston free-kick.

Son shot

Curling shot from Son almost catches out Freddie Woodman in the Preston goal but he turns and holds it on the ground.

Spurs chance

First chance of the match falls to Dejan Kulusevski but his low shot is deflected wide.

Peep

We're underway at Deepdale.

Almost time

The teams are now out on the pitch at Deepdale.

Kick-off is a matter of minutes away.

Here are Alasdair's thoughts on that Spurs line-up

It's a much-changed line-up from Antonio Conte and it's a team with enough experience on paper to do the job, but how many times have we said that before?

Richarlison misses out with a minor knock when he would likely have started which means Ivan Perisic pushes forward alongside Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski. Harry Kane gets to spend at least the start of a match on the bench for the first time this season, doing so alongside new signing Arnaut Danjuma.

It's a rare chance to see Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur as a pairing while Matt Doherty and Ryan Sessegnon will be expected to provide the thrust down the flanks.

Oliver Skipp edges ahead of Pape Matar Sarr for the central midfield bench spot again alongside Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. Those linked with a loan move have varying degrees of involvement, Bryan Gil on the bench and Djed Spence not even in the squad.

It's a makeshift back three with Davinson Sanchez in the centre, a role he hasn't always looked comfortable in, and the Colombian captains the side.

World Cup finalists Hugo Lloris and Cristian Romero, who won the competition, both get the weekend off.

It's a 3-4-3 without Kane for the first time this season and it comes in the one competition Spurs have the best chance of progressing far in, as Premier League clubs tumble out of it each round. They cannot afford to put in a similar performance to the one that sent them spiralling out of it at Middlesbrough last season in front of a noisy crowd.

Spence plan

Djed Spence looks set to be on the move ahead of Tuesday evening's transfer deadline.

A number of clubs, including Brentford and Leicester City, are interested in his services.

Read here.

Djed Spence in action during the Emirates FA Cup third round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth

Stellini on Richarlison

Cristian Stellini in his pre-match comments: "Richarlison is not available today, it’s not a big problem, so we have only to wait some days."

Read here.

Confirmed Preston XI

Here is tonight's Preston team to face Tottenham:

Confirmed Tottenham XI

Tottenham XI: Forster; Tanganga, Sanchez, Lenglet; Doherty, Bissouma, Bentancur, Sessegnon; Kulusevski, Son, Perisic

Subs: Austin, Dier, Davies, Emerson, Hojbjerg, Skipp, Gil, Kane, Danjuma.

Danjuma options

Arnaut Danjuma's versatility could prove very handy in what remains of the 2022/23 season.

Signed from Villarreal on Wednesday, the Netherlands international could possibly play in a number of roles this evening at Preston North End.

Read here.

Danjuma has joined on a loan deal until the end of the season. (Image: Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Tottenham recruitment chief leaves

Tottenham's emerging talent manager Chris Perkins has left the club, football.london understands.

Read here.

Antonio Conte, left, with Tottenham's performance director Gretar Steinsson and managing director of football Fabio Paratici

Danjuma on Tottenham transfer

Having looked set to join Everton, Arnaut Danjuma signed on the dotted line for Tottenham on Wednesday afternoon.

You can read his first interview with the club right here as he discussed his goals and why a move to N17 was a "no-brainer".

Arnaut Danjuma is now a Tottenham player after joining on loan from Villarreal (Image: Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Predicted team

So how will Antonio Conte's side line up against Preston this evening?

You can find Alasdair Gold's predicted team right here.

Tottenham duo Richarlison and Rodrigo Bentancur picked up injuries while playing at the World Cup (Image: Paul Harding/Getty Images)

In place

We've arrived at Deepdale for this evening's FA Cup tie between Preston and Tottenham.

Every word from Stellini

Tottenham assistant head coach Cristian Stellini spoke to the media on Friday afternoon to preview the FA Cup clash against Preston North End.

Click here to see what he said on team news, Arnaut Danjuma, Bryan Gil and much more.

Tottenham assistant boss Cristian Stellini has been speaking ahead of the FA Cup tie at Preston

Reporters name Tottenham XI

Our Tottenham Hotspur reporters have named the sides they would pick for this evening's game at Deepdale.

Click here.

Arnaut Danjuma has joined Tottenham on a season-long loan deal from Villarreal (Image: Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

TV details

Tottenham fans not attending this evening's game at Deepdale can watch all the action on BBC One, with live coverage starting at 5.40pm.

Alternatively, you can follow all the action right here in our live match blog.

Tottenham take on Preston in the FA Cup at Deepdale this evening (Image: Mick Walker - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Last time out vs Preston

You have to go back to September 2009 for the last time Tottenham and Preston North End went head-to-head at Deepdale.

Spurs were victorious in the third round of the League Cup that evening courtesy of a 5-1 win, with a Peter Crouch hat-trick and goals from Jermain Defoe and Robbie Keane safely putting them through to the next round.

Peter Crouch grabbed a hat-trick the last time Tottenham took on Preston (Image: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Welcome

Hello and welcome to live coverage of Tottenham's FA Cup fourth round clash against Preston North End.

Stay with us over the next few hours as we bring you all the latest ahead of the 6pm kick-off.