Naybet set for Spurs return

Tottenham centre-back Noureddine Naybet is set to return to the starting line-up after recovering from an ankle injury and could replace Michael Dawson against Blackburn, who is doubtful with a calf problem.

Tottenham centre-back Noureddine Naybet is set to return to the starting line-up after recovering from an ankle injury and could replace Michael Dawson against Blackburn, who is doubtful with a calf problem.

Paul Robinson (knee), Pedro Mendes (broken toe), Anthony Gardner (foot), Thimothee Atouba (ankle), Noe Pamarot (knee) and Michael Brown (foot) are all out.

Sean Davis (knee) and Simon Davies (toe) are both doubtful after missing training on Friday while Johnnie Jackson – back from a loan spell at Watford - has been recalled to squad.

Team (from): Cerny, Edman, King, Naybet, Dawson, Kelly, Reid, Carrick, Davis, Davies, Kanoute, Defoe, Keane, Mido, Ziegler, Bunjevcevic, Fulop, Jackson.

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