Spurs hit by Woodgate ban

Jonathan Woodgate is suspended for Tottenham’s Barclays Premier League clash against Derby at Pride Park.

Darren Bent has been edging closer to full fitness after a knee injury and could be available.

Gareth Bale (foot) and Benoit Assou-Ekotto (knee) remain on the sidelines, while Didier Zokora is on international duty.

Provisional squad: Cerny, Robinson, Hutton, Chimbonda, Lee, Gilberto, Kaboul, King, Dawson, Rocha, Gunter, Tainio, Jenas, Malbranque, Boateng, Taarabt, Huddlestone, O’Hara, Lennon, Berbatov, Keane, Bent.