Sol Campbell is confident Eberechi Eze won’t be exposed to the same level of abuse he experienced upon his first return to Tottenham after signing for Arsenal.

The former England defender’s defection from Spurs to their north London rivals remains the most controversial transfer in Premier League history.

Cambpell joined the Gunners in the summer of 2001 on a free after the expiration of his contract having appeared destined to sign for Barcelona.

Arsene Wenger built a defence that would underpin two title-winning campaigns around Campbell’s strengths, but he has never been forgiven by Spurs.

Indeed, on his first return to White Hart Lane Campbell was subjected to a level of vitriol that no player has seen before or since.

Your ultimate guide to the football season

Eze’s decision to

See Full Page