Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has been called up to Argentina’s preliminary squad for their World Cup qualifying matches later in March despite not playing competitively this year.

Romero’s first appearance since suffering a thigh injury in the 4-3 defeat to Chelsea on December 8 ended all square, as Spurs recovered from 2-0 down against the high-flying Cherries.

Cristian Romero has not played since a groin injury sustained against Chelsea (John Walton/PA) Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has been called up to Argentina’s preliminary squad for their ...

Tottenham’s Cristian Romero credited ... at @Argentina for pulling me out of a bad moment and getting me back on the field where I’m so happy,” Romero wrote on social media.