"I'm sure when he was young his dream was to play for Real Madrid at one stage in his career, " said Ginola.

BBC: Ronaldo 'wants to play at Madrid'

During the match, Spurs pair David Ginola and Tim Sherwood were both reported to Northumbria Police for allegedly making obscene gestures to the crowd.

BBC: Ginola out of tune with Toon

Former France international and Tottenham winger David Ginola told BBC Radio 5 Live he believes the best option for the winger is to stay at United.

BBC: Ronaldo 'wants to play at Madrid'

The familiar team of Alan Hansen, Mark Lawrenson and Jimmy Hill will join Desmond Lynam on World Cup 98 Live, with special guest presenter David Ginola.

BBC: TV at the heart of France 98

Spurs' star David Ginola returns to St James Park on Wednesday - a ground where he used to be treated as a hero, but at which he is now a villain.

BBC: Ginola out of tune with Toon

The big keeper contained a sharp Tim Sherwood volley just after the restart, then brilliantly knocked away a powerful Ginola strike from Mauricio Taricco's pass when it looked certain to go in.

BBC: Lomas off in bore draw

Ginola was targeted by the home fans after he was quoted to have said that Shearer was "playing on his name", and the crowd will be no less animated upon his return.

BBC: Ginola out of tune with Toon

However, although Kewell will be a hot favourite for the young player award, Manchester United skipper Roy Keane and Sunderland sharp-shooter Kevin Phillips seem set to battle it out for the senior award which was won last year by David Ginola.

BBC: Kewell bidding for double honour