Jol satisfied Spurs have sufficient strength in depth

TOTTENHAM boss Martin Jol expects most of his first-team casualties back for the FA Cup tie at Cardiff and insists his squad is strong enough for him not to bother with the January transfer window.

Spurs were again without strikers Robbie Keane (knee) and Mido (groin) as well as England winger Aaron Lennon (knee), midfielder Jermaine Jenas (ankle) and skipper Ledley King (foot) for the 1-1 New Year’s Day draw at Portsmouth.

After signing French teenager Adel Taarabt on a long-term loan today, Jol said: “Robbie Keane is coming back next week probably, Aaron Lennon will hopefully be back, Jermaine Jenas probably next week as well. If everybody is on the ball there’s no problem.”