Tottenham full-back Paul Stalteri is back in contention for the Barclays Premiership clash at Middlesbrough after recovering from a thigh problem.

Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane has a knee injury and is doubtful for Tottenham's Premiership clash against Arsenal tomorrow.

WIGAN boss Paul Jewell conceded his side were “severely punished” for making mistakes during the draw with Tottenham that again cost them points in their battle to beat the drop.

Wigan manager Paul Jewell is forced into three changes as his side looks for a vital Premiership win to ease their relegation worries today.

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho made four changes from the side which drew with Valencia in the Champions League in midweek.

Aaron Lennon’s knee inflammation means he remains a doubt for Tottenham’s Carling Cup quarter-final against Southend at White Hart Lane.

TOM HUDDLESTONE proved the difference as Tottenham came from behind to grab an extra-time win to reach the Carling Cup quarter-finals at Port Vale’s expense.

England defender Ledley King and striker Jermain Defoe face late fitness tests ahead of Tottenham’s clash with Portsmouth at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

Coach Martin Jol’s preparations for Tottenham’s UEFA Cup first-round second-leg tie against Slavia Prague have been ruined by fresh injuries to Jermain Defoe, Edgar Davids, Paul Stalteri and captain Ledley King.

Millwall have signed Tottenham defender Philip Ifil on a three-month loan deal.

Tottenham will be without Fredi Kanoute, Thimotee Atouba, Sean Davis, Rohan Ricketts, Simon Davies and Michael Brown for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership match at Crystal Palace.

Tottenham striker Fredi Kanoute could return to the starting line-up for tomorrow’s clash with Barclays Premiership leaders Chelsea at White Hart Lane.

Team line-ups from tonight's Premiership games.

Sean Davis is out of Tottenham’s Barclays Premiership clash with Norwich on Sunday after injuring his knee in training.

Midfielder Michael Carrick is in line to make his Spurs’ debut at West Brom tomorrow after completing his transfer from West Ham.

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Jermain Defoe underlined his growing claims for a prominent role in England’s future as he ensured new Tottenham coach Jacques Santini some early-season breathing space at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham’s new coach, Jacques Santini, was forced to fling 17-year-old full-back Phil Ifil into his senior debut as the Frenchman took on fellow Premiership newcomer Rafael Benitez at White Hart Lane.

New Spurs boss Jacques Santini will be forced to make do without a host of big names when he makes his Premiership bow against Liverpool at White Hart Lane.