Jol buoyed by Levy assurance

Martin Jol will take his team into tonight’s Carling Cup tie at home to Middlesbrough in the knowledge that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has publicly denied any compensation package is in place for the manager to leave White Hart Lane.

Jol’s position as boss has appeared under threat since Spurs officials met Sevilla coach Juande Ramos last month, and Levy was linked with a move for Jose Mourinho last week when the ’Special One’ left Chelsea.