Backing of Spurs team-mates lifts Gomes

HEURELHO GOMES has repaid the faith of his team-mates to prove he can cut it in the Premier League, according to Tottenham defender Michael Dawson.

The 27-year-old Brazilian committed several high-profile blunders earlier in the season to leave some questioning just why former boss Juande Ramos spent almost £8m to bring him from PSV Eindhoven in the summer.

However, under the guidance of new goalkeeping coach Tony Parks following the appointment of Harry Redknapp, Gomes has produced some much-improved displays.