Stalteri back for Spurs

Tottenham full-back Paul Stalteri is back in contention for the Barclays Premiership clash at Middlesbrough after recovering from a thigh problem.

Stalteri bolsters a defence without Anthony Gardner (fractured leg), Young-Pyo Lee (knee) and Benoit Assou-Ekotto (knee).

Midfielder Teemu Tainio is out with a sprained ankle and striker Mido is struggling with a groin complaint.

Provisional squad: Robinson, Cerny, Chimbonda, Stalteri, Rocha, Ifil, Dawson, King, Zokora, Jenas, Malbranque, Lennon, Ghaly, Murphy, Huddlestone, Taarabt, Defoe, Keane, Berbatov, C Lee, Barnard.