Defoe and Keane not ideal partnership, says Jol

TOTTENHAM boss Martin Jol admits Jermain Defoe and Robbie Keane are not his preferred strike partnership - but insists they remain quality finishers.

With Frederic Kanoute in the treatment room after sustaining a neck problem against Liverpool and Mido only available for bench duty due to a stomach injury, Jol found himself short of options against West Brom on Wednesday night.

He was forced to pair Defoe and Keane in attack and the partnership made a negligible impact as Spurs found themselves outclassed and a goal behind in a one-sided first half.