Nelsen to start for Spurs in Cup

Ryan Nelsen made his full debut as Tottenham looked to avoid an upset and move in to the last eight of the FA Cup with a win over League One side Stevenage at the Lamex Stadium.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp made gave starts to Jermain Defoe, Carlo Cudicini and Jake Livermore in a team that contained six changes from the XI that beat Newcastle 5-0 last week.