THERE was finally a chance for Orient to play football today, in a behind-closed-doors match against Tottenham Hotspur.

An O’s side which featured Spurs loanee Paul Jose M’Poku lost 5-1 to a Spurs XI that included former Orient loanee Andros Townsend.

He opened the scoring and grabbed one more in the game.

Scott McGleish netted for Orient.

The contest was important as preparation for Boxing Day’s League One clash with MK Dons.