Tottenham Hotspur announced their squad numbers for the 2017-18 season, and eagle-eyed fans spotted an interesting vacancy.

The number 8 shirt has not been allocated to any of the players in Mauricio Pochettino's squad.

In fact, the only change for the upcoming season is that Kieran Trippier now occupies the number 2 jersey following Kyle Walker's move to Manchester City.

Plenty of Tottenham fans were quick to hit out at Danny Rose when his number 3 squad number was confirmed.

The left-back has caused quite a stir in the past couple of days, telling the Sun that he is not earning the wages that he deserves.

The England international also claimed that he one day wants to join a club in the North of England in order to be closer to his family.

Fans reacted to the squad announcement with numerous snake emojis and gifs, but some chose to focus on the number 8 vacancy.

Everton midfielder Ross Barkley has been heavily linked with a move to the North London outfit, and he just so happens to wear the number 8 shirt at Goodison Park.

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