Defoe in line for Wembley redemption

Jermain Defoe could put last season’s Wembley misery behind him if he moves back to White Hart Lane from Portsmouth this month – but Tottenham have to do their part against Burnley first.

Harry Redknapp’s men face their Coca-Cola Championship opponents tonight in the Carling Cup semi-final first leg, the trophy Spurs won less than a month after Defoe left them for Fratton Park.