Spurs wait on Defoe for clash with Blades

TOTTENHAM’S England defender Michael Dawson insists a victory over Premiership newcomers Sheffield United tonight will help them forget about their opening-day disaster at Bolton.

Spurs lost 2-0 at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday and must now go into their clash against United sweating on the fitness of England striker Jermain Defoe, who has a bruised foot and will undergo a late fitness test.

Coach Martin Jol said: “Jermain is a worry. He bruised his foot but he’s a tough lad and maybe he’ll be in the squad, we’ll have to see.”