Tottenham drawn against Charlton Athletic in Carabao Cup second round

In the ancient rhythm of cup competition, Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a home draw against Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup's second round, a fixture that arrives in late August like a quiet invitation to begin something meaningful. For Roberto De Zerbi, newly charged with restoring ambition to a club long starved of silverware, this modest pairing carries weight beyond its surface simplicity — it is the first step on a road that, if walked with care and intention, could lead all the way to Wembley. Every great journey, as history reminds us, begins with a match that must not be take