JERMAIN DEFOE scored twice to shrug off the controversy over his bite on West Ham’s Javier Mascherano and fire Tottenham into the fourth round of the Carling Cup.

Leroy Lita is hoping success in the Premiership with Reading can make him a regular in the England U21 side.

Southend claimed promotion to the Coca-Cola Championship and Swindon were relegated to League Two after the penultimate weekend in League One.

David Johnson, the striker who cost Nottingham Forest £3m four years ago, ensured Gary Megson’s side began their Coca-Cola League One campaign in winning style today.

RUNAWAY Coca-Cola League One leaders Luton chalked up their sixth straight home win - 3-0 over Hartlepool - to move 10 points clear at the top.

Manchester City and Jon Macken went on a scoring spree, winning 7-1 against League One Barnsley in the Carling Cup second round tonight.

The team formerly known as Wimbledon began life as the Milton Keynes Dons with a point as they fought back from a goal down to draw 1-1 at home to Barnsley in the Coca-Cola Football League 1.

Andy Johnson is in talks with Crystal Palace about a new contract after hitting 24 goals this season.

Southampton manager Gordon Strachan praised striker Brett Ormerod after his three goals helped destroy Tranmere in the Worthington Cup second round match at St Mary’s Stadium.