In the build-up to tonight’s friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and New York Red Bulls, Andre Villas-Boas and Jan Vertonghen participated in a press conference yesterday at Red Bull Arena. Both the manager and footballer answered several questions from the media, including the latest fitness of Gareth Bale, what Tottenham’s impression has been of the United States so far, and how much of a difference it is for Vertonghen to have a fellow continental European at the club.

For viewers in the United States, tonight’s friendly between Tottenham and NY Red Bulls kicks off live on television at 7pm ET on ESPN2/ESPN Deportes/ESPN3.com.