'Not so brave now' - Tottenham star Richarlison provokes awkward moment for Danny Rose

Sky Sports presenter Dave Jones was carrying out the pre-match build-up to the crucial clash alongside Jamie Redknapp, Rose and Kieron Dyer.

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The quartet had based themselves pitchside at St James' Park, close to where Tottenham conducted their warm up.

Jones turned the subject of discussion to Richarlison who has endured a tough first season in north London since his £60million move from Everton last summer.

Speaking to Rose, Jones asked: "I'm just noticing Richarlison, Danny just running up behind you a second ago, that is someone who's not smiling right now?

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As Rose was set to give his answer, Richarlison ran up behind the Sky Sports team causing Rose and Jones to pause awkwardly.

As Richarlison changed the direction of his run a relieved Jones said: "He's [Richarlison] given us the thumbs up."

Redknapp then brilliantly took the opportunity to offer a dig at the pair for the pause saying: "You're not so brave now are you."

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Richarlison was on the bench for Spurs in their game at Newcastle in what was a key game in the race for Champions League qualification.

Tottenham, though, were thoroughly embarrassed by the Magpies, losing 6-1, heavily denting their hopes of returning to the competition next season.