Tottenham train in the Spanish sun as Mauricio Pochettino's players prepare for trip to Southampton

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Tottenham are making the most of their time in the Spanish sun as they prepare for the Premier League game against Southampton.

Mauricio Pochettino's are currently away in Barcelona on mid-season training camp.

Pochettino believes the warmer weather in Spain would help give his players a 'lift'.

Christian Eriksen appears to be enjoying himself during Tottenham's training trip in Spain

Tottenham's players were working hard under the Barcelona sun on Tuesday afternoon

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino believes the warmer weather will help his players

He said: 'It's fantastic to change the routine and always after a busy period in the Premier League and the FA Cup, the Christmas period, to try to change that routine is always important for the team. 

'Barcelona is so close to London and with the weather we have here, to feel the warmth is important to lift everything, to breathe a little bit and we believe it's good to create that atmosphere.

'Of course, the weather helps a lot. Being all together for the new players, for the staff, for everyone, it's important.

Tottenham winger Erik Lamela pictured during Tuesday afternoon's training session 

Mousa Dembele works on his core strength as the players take part in a light training session

'It's true that we have amazing facilities (back in Enfield), but always to change the routine is important. It's a moment and a break that helps for the rest of the season.' 

Pochettino added that mid-season trips also allow the players to bond as well as train at their peak.

'Yes, it's both,' he added. 'Both things are so important, to stay all together and then training too. That is the objective and that is how we look at that situation. I think it will be important for the team.' 

Tottenham are fifth in the Premier League, five points ahead of Arsenal in sixth and three points behind Chelsea in fourth. 

Spurs are fifth in the Premier League, five points ahead of Arsenal but three behind Chelsea

Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris in conversation with Tottenham manager Pochettino