Keane effect as Spurs go through

LATE goals from Gareth Bale and Tom Huddlestone earned victory for Tottenham in their Carling Cup third round clash against Middlesbrough at White Hart Lane last night.

Spurs played 21 cup games last season and with boss Martin Jol under intense pressure following a dismal start to the season, the hunt for silverware is at least giving his side the chance to build momentum.

Two of their three victories this season have come in cup competitions — but getting out of the bottom three of the Premier League is the immediate priority.