Premiership: Sheringham, Ziege doubts for Spurs

Captain Teddy Sheringham and Christian Ziege are Tottenham’s two main doubts for their FA Premiership trip to Middlesbrough tomorrow.

Captain Teddy Sheringham and Christian Ziege are Tottenham’s two main doubts for their Premiership trip to Middlesbrough tomorrow.

Sheringham aggravated a groin injury during England’s defeat against Italy, while Ziege also picked up a knock as he captained Germany for the first time in their friendly against the USA.

Leading scorer Les Ferdinand (Achilles) and defender Dean Richards (groin) hope to return to the team.

Team (from): Sullivan, Perry, King, Richards, Thatcher, Sherwood, Anderton, Poyet, Ziege, Sheringham, Ferdinand, Davies, Rebrov, Gardner, Etherington, Thelwell, Clemence, Doherty, Keller.