Rare start for Defoe

Jermain Defoe was handed a rare start for Tottenham as England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson looked on from the stands at Goodison Park.

The 23-year-old’s hopes of inclusion in Eriksson’s 23-man World Cup squad have faded due to a lack of action this season, but he was given an opportunity to impress as Mido was sidelined by a groin injury.