Premiership: Hoddle enjoys cup romance at Fulham

Glenn Hoddle celebrated a 'romantic night' at Craven Cottage as Tottenham secured a quarter-final place in the Worthington Cup with a 2-1 win against Fulham.

Simon Davies, with an 86th-minute winner, and Sergei Rebrov made the most of rare starting roles.

Their goals set up a home draw against Bolton in the last eight.

However, Tottenham could face an FA inquiry after supporters threw missiles in the direction of Fulham winger Luis Boa Morte as he attempted to take a corner.

Boa Morte was not hit, but he handed a missile to the officials and Tottenham, who are already under investigation following Sol Campbell's stormy return to White Hart Lane, may yet face an FA charge.

Hoddle nevertheless had fonder memories of the evening as Tottenham gained a measure of revenge for being knocked out of the competition at the same stage two years ago by Fulham.

Reflecting on the only remaining Premiership venue with standing supporters, he said: "Fulham have to look to the future with their new stadium from next season, but this was a romantic night.

"I haven't been here for so long and it's such a quaint stadium, there's something special and endearing about it.

"It's lucky to come and get a win. The club were here a couple of years ago in the same competition and got spanked 3-1 so it's nice to reverse that result."

Rebrov, who put Spurs ahead, had previously started just two games this season, with his only other goal coming against Tranmere in the previous round, while Davies has also been on the fringes.

"Sergei was excellent. He looked sharp in all his all-round play, not just with his goal," added Hoddle.

"Simon is going to play a big part. He's got a big future. He's growing as a player and learning off the experienced players and has popped up with the winner."