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'Still one of my boys!' - Jose Mourinho reunites with ex-Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen following Fenerbahce's hammering of Anderlecht

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  • Mourinho led Fenerbahce to win over Anderlecht
  • Embraced former Spurs man Vertonghen
  • Admits he is still close to Belgian
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Vertonghen did not get any minutes on the pitch during Anderlecht's 3-0 loss to Fenerbahce in the Europa League play-off match, but he did get a hug from his former manager Mourinho. The 'Special One' was in charge of the Belgian veteran during his Tottenham days and the pair clearly still share a close relationship following their warm moment on the sideline.

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    WHAT MOURINHO SAID

    Speaking on the moment after the game, Mourinho said: "Jan is still one of my boys. That will always be the case. The way he is as a footballer, but also as a person. I love that. I will cherish his shirt."

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Although Mourinho is another manager who tried and failed to win silverware at Spurs, there is still a clear respect present between him and ex-players, even if the former Chelsea boss' tenure ended in flames.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Vertonghen will be hoping to have more of a role in the return leg in Belgium. Fenerbahce head across Europe with a three-goal buffer going into the return leg.