Jose Mourinho spoke to the media ahead of his sides visit to Newcastle on Sunday. The  Portuguese coach refused to be drawn into a discussion over the England striker's recent comments on international duty when he said leaving Spurs to win trophies was a "hard question to answer".

"I cannot play that game. I have to focus on what he is for us," Mourinho said.

"I can only focus on what he does for us and the effort he put in for us at (Aston) Villa, the effort he put in for England, and the match at Newcastle and whether playing well or not, he will be there for the team.

"I want Harry to be with us what he has been... the same commitment, desire and leadership."

Spurs, who were top of the league in December, find themselves in sixth place -- three points off the top four and Champions League qualification.