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Former Tottenham man Rohan Ricketts was named among the substitutes for Shamrock Rovers' trip to White Hart Lane this evening.

Manager Harry Redknapp named the same XI that beat Wolves last week as Tottenham looked to register their first home league win of the season against Liverpool.

Tottenham should welcome back Rafael van der Vaart (hamstring), Jermaine Jenas (calf), and Younes Kaboul (hip) for Sunday’s match at Aston Villa.

Frank Lampard was on the bench for Chelsea’s Barclays Premier League clash at Tottenham, with Didier Drogba also among the substitutes.

Harry Redknapp has kept to his word and has handed some of his fringe players starts as Tottenham chase top spot in their final Champions League Group A game at FC Twente.

Luka Modric was named in Tottenham’s starting line-up against West Ham at Upton Park this afternoon after making a speedy recovery from the leg injury he suffered against West Brom two weeks ago.

Arsene Wenger has named a strong side for tonight’s Carling Cup third-round tie at north London rivals Tottenham, where he will serve a one-match touchline ban.

TOTTENHAM survived a humiliating first half-hour of Champions League football last night as Sebastien Bassong and Roman Pavyluchenko turned their play-off round tie against Young Boys on its head.

Joe Hart started in goal ahead of the Republic of Ireland's Shay Given for Manchester City against Tottenham as the new Barclays Premier League season got under way at White Hart Lane.

URUGUAY coach Oscar Tabarez said his side had been insulted by claims they would play for a draw against Mexico – and duly proved it as a first-half from Luis Suarez was enough to help Uruguay secure top spot in Group A and progress into the last 16 of the World Cup.

Giovani Dos Santos is considering quitting Mexico’s World Cup squad following the omission of his brother Jonathan, according to the players’ father.

ENGLAND midfielder Steven Gerrard revealed manager Fabio Capello had demanded more aggression from the team at half-time as England secured a 3-1 friendly win over Mexico at Wembley last night.

Tottenham forward Eidur Gudjohnsen is in the squad for the Barclays Premier League clash against Aston Villa at White Hart Lane after his arrival just before the transfer deadline.

Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon is still nursing a groin injury and will miss the FA Cup clash against his former club Leeds.

Tottenham pair Aaron Lennon and Benoit Assou-Ekotto have groin problems and are ruled out of the FA Cup clash against Peterborough at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric has picked up an ankle injury and will not feature in the Barclays Premier League clash against Blackburn.

Midfielder Jermaine Jenas is a doubt for Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League game with Manchester City tomorrow as he is struggling to recover from food poisoning.

Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric returns to the squad for tomorrow's Premier League clash against Wolves after recovering from a fractured fibula suffered in August.

Peter Crouch made the most of only his third start of the season by claiming a clinical hat-trick to ease Tottenham into the last 16 of the Carling Cup.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is ready to give Giovani dos Santos a chance to shine after holding a meeting with the youngster’s parents when he lost his way last season.

Tottenham centre-backs Ledley King, Sebastien Bassong and Jonathan Woodgate are ruled out of the Carling Cup third-round clash against Preston at Deepdale.

Striker Didier Drogba and right-back Jose Bosingwa have both returned to the Chelsea side for their Premier League game against Tottenham following their midweek Champions League suspensions.

Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes stepped up his comeback from a groin injury by playing a friendly against QPR this week ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash at Chelsea.

Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar is in the squad for the Barclays Premier League clash against Manchester United following his deadline-day move from Portsmouth.

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Tottenham striker Peter Crouch is set to make his first start for the club as Harry Redknapp is planning on changes for the Carling Cup second-round clash at Doncaster.

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Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the Premier League trip to Aston Villa on Sunday.

Tottenham captain Ledley King may face Sunderland in tomorrow’s Premier League match at the Stadium of Light, after resting his troublesome knee this week.

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Tottenham trio Robbie Keane, Roman Pavlyuchenko and Vedran Corluka are back in the squad for the Premier League trip to Hull after being cup-tied for UEFA Cup action this week.

Tottenham face an uphill battle to qualify for the last 16 of the UEFA Cup after a makeshift side conceded two late goals in sub-zero temperatures at RSC Olympiyskiy.

Robbie Keane will make his Tottenham return as captain in Sunday’s north London derby against Arsenal.

New Tottenham midfielder Wilson Palacios could make his debut at Bolton tomorrow in a crucial Barclays Premier League relegation battle.

Tottenham midfielder Wilson Palacios is suspended for the Barclays Premier League clash against Stoke at White Hart Lane tomorrow.

Tottenham’s on-loan striker Fraizer Campbell is ineligible to play against parent club Manchester United in the FA Cup at Old Trafford this week.

Tottenham skipper Ledley King has a hamstring strain and will miss tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final clash against Burnley at Turf Moor.

Tottenham full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto and midfielder Jermaine Jenas are suspended and will miss tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Burnley at White Hart Lane.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has spoken out over the manner of Tottenham’s interest in Stewart Downing and has held talks with the England winger to persuade him to stay at the Riverside Stadium.

Mexican side Chivas appear to be prepared to offer Tottenham youngster Giovani dos Santos a route away from White Hart Lane seven months after his arrival from Barcelona.

Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone has an ankle injury and will miss the FA Cup third-round clash against Wigan at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham forward Giovani dos Santos will not require surgery on his sprained ankle and could return to action within a month.