Lennon losing fitness battle

Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon is expected to lose his race to be fit for Sunday’s clash against Liverpool when Harry Redknapp’s men face their rivals for Champions League qualification.

Lennon picked up a groin injury in the Barclays Premier League win over West Ham and Redknapp initially expected the England international to be out for a “couple of weeks” but it is understood Spurs are planning to be without him for their trip to Anfield.