Rose unlikely to return in time for Spurs' FA Cup semi
Danny Rose is struggling in his battle to return for Tottenham's FA Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.
Rose has been missing from the Tottenham team since the draw at Sunderland at the end of January as he undergoes rehabilitation from a knee injury.
Rose will start training outdoors this week and begin more intensive ball work but Sportsmail understands it is unlikely he will be at the required level of intensity to play as a full back in Mauricio Pochettino's high energy system in such a high-stakes game.
Danny Rose last played for Tottenham in their draw at Sunderland at the end of January
Rose is approaching fitness again but is unlikely to be back in time for the FA Cup semi-final
Spurs are not ruling out his inclusion at Wembley but the North London derby at home to Arsenal the following week may be a more realistic aim for Rose.
In Rose's absence, Welsh defender Ben Davies has excelled as Spurs have hit their stride to such devastating effect of late.
Since Rose got injured in the last game of January, Tottenham have won eight of their nine Premier League matches to ensure there is still something of a title race heading into the last five weeks.
Since Rose's injury, Ben Davies has excelled as Tottenham secured eight wins in nine matches