Lucas Moura respects Mauricio Pochettino’s decision to drop him for the Champions League final – and will try to use that disappointment to drive Tottenham to silverware this season.

Signed from Paris St Germain in January 2018, the 26-year-old has sealed his place in club folklore with a remarkable hat-trick that propelled Spurs to their first ever European Cup final.

But Lucas’ semi-final heroics against Ajax did not prove enough for a starting berth in the Madrid finale, with Harry Kane favoured in attack despite a lengthy absence following injury.

“I think that it’s time to confirm this, it’s time to dream with a trophy. That is our objective now and we will do our best for this.”

Lucas was one of eight players to take part in an event at the AIA’s Fan Zone outside Singapore’s National Stadium, where they helped an attempt to beat the country’s national record for the time it takes to pass the ball between 100 people.

There were many hundreds more watching at an event that was manic at times in the intense humidity.

“I am so happy to be here in Singapore,” Lucas added. “It’s my first time here.  I am so impressed by the country – it’s a very nice country, very nice people, great fans.

“We are doing a good job here, working hard. We need to enjoy this time on the pitch as well and of course outside to know a new country, new people, a new culture. That is very good for us.

“The challenge is training in conditions like this. Very hot.  But it helps to improve ourselves, our shape. We are having a good time here.”