Another kick where it hurts for Pompey

ROUND ONE to Tottenham Hotspur.

In a relatively straight forward FA Cup semi-final dress rehearsal, Spurs brushed away a disappointing Portsmouth side to give Harry Redknapp’s men a real chance of Champions League football.

Portsmouth old-boys Peter Crouch and Niko Kranjcar combined to give Tottenham their sixth successive victory and boost Redknapp’s hopes of a first top-four finish in 18 years. For Portsmouth, relegation awaits – although they do have that Wembley date to look forward to in two weeks.