Home debut ‘feels like a dream’ for new Tottenham hotshot Saha

He may be approaching the twilight of his career, but Louis Saha was left feeling like a teenage Roy of the Rovers on Saturday after scoring twice on his full Tottenham debut.

The 33-year-old former Manchester United striker did not disappoint in a hugely one-sided game that saw Spurs run out 5-0 winners.

Saha took just five minutes to open his account as he turned home Emmanuel Adebayor’s cross to put the home side 2-0 up after Benoit Assou-Ekotto’s early opener.

The Frenchman added his second 15 minutes later when he picked up Adebayor’s knock-down before beating Magpies stopper Tim Krul from 12 yards.

“It was a great, great feeling,” Saha said. “I am not that young, but it’s just like I was living the dream of a young boy — to make your debut and score on your home ground, it’s just amazing.”

Tottenham, quite simply, were at their imperious best. Creativity, pace, critical finishing and hard work were the hallmarks of the display, which came amid a soundtrack of chants from the home support begging Redknapp to snub England and remain at White Hart Lane.

Saha understands why Redknapp is the favourite to take the England job.

The striker said: “He is right up there with the best managers because he has so much quality around the team and he gets more than 100% from every player.

“It’s great to work for him. He gives you so much confidence. He has a desire to win things. You can see it in his eyes.”