Bent missed Cup clash through injury

Darren Bent’s absence from Tottenham’s squad against Burnley has been explained as a groin injury, amid concerns his confidence has been affected by his infamous miss at the weekend.

The 24-year-old striker, who was publicly criticised by Spurs boss Harry Redknapp after his blunder against Portsmouth, was assessed on the morning of the game and a decision was made by the club and the player that he would not play at Turf Moor.