Hutton: I never wanted to leave

Alan Hutton has insisted that he never wanted to leave Tottenham Hotspur.

The right-back has forced his way back into Harry Redknapp’s plans and claims that even when he was on loan at Sunderland last season – leaving White Hart Lane never crossed his mind.

He said: “I never wanted to leave, even when I went on loan. It was a case of I had to play games for myself and my career.

“I came back wanting to play for Tottenham and do my best.

“I have been desperate to prove to everybody what I can do. I’m just really happy at the moment and loving every minute of playing.”

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