Keane still out for Spurs

Skipper Robbie Keane completes a three-match suspension for Tottenham and manager Juande Ramos again has to decide between two from three up front against Manchester City in the Carling Cup quarter-final at Eastlands.

Jermain Defoe scored Spurs' winner in the league against City nine days ago but was again only a substitute in the win at Portsmouth and has not started for Ramos since the manager's first game in October.

Michael Dawson is again a doubt in defence after missing out at Pompey following a migraine attack that required hospital checks.

The centre-half was released on Saturday, but Ramos was pleased with midfielder Didier Zokora's performance at the back.

Impressive substitute Jamie O'Hara, 21, is also liked to be involved.

Team (from): Robinson, Chimbonda, Zokora, Kaboul, Lee, Lennon, Jenas, Tainio, Boateng, Malbranque, Berbatov, Bent, Defoe, Stalteri, O'Hara, Taarabt, Dawson, Cerny.