Maddison wants to help Spurs fight for survival

JAMES Maddison is keen to help Tottenham over the line after a 'season to forget.

- By GEORGE SESSIONS, PA

The England midfielder made his first appearance in 12 months in Spurs' 1-1 draw at home to Leeds on Monday night.

Maddison is ready to get straight down to business after a lengthy layoff and help Tottenham finish a “season to forget” with Premier League safety.

He made his first competitive appearance in 12 months after a serious knee injury during the latter stages of 17th-placed Spurs' 1-1 draw at home to Leeds, which has left the north London club two points above the relegation zone.

During an encouraging cameo role having entered the pitch to enormous noise, the 29-year-old went close to winning a stoppage-time penalty and revealed any concerns over his comeback quickly dissipated.

"It’s been a tough season for Tottenham. Really tough for the fans, really tough for the players. Lots of manager changes. It’s been a season to forget really. Not being able to affect it and help the club has been difficult," Maddison said.