Jermain Defoe could miss Tottenham Hotspur’s FA Cup tie against Fulham with a hamstring problem. The striker featured in England’s friendly win against Egypt in midweek and could join Ledley King, Aaron Lennon, David Bentley, Tom Huddlestone and Jermaine Jenas on the sidelines. Redknapp said: “He had it before the England game on Wednesday then felt...

Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch have been named in the England squad. The Spurs strike duo have been selected by Fabio Capello to be part of the squad for Wednesday’s friendly against Egypt at Wembley. Squad: James (Portsmouth), Green (West Ham), Hart (Birmingham), Brown (Man Utd), Terry (Chelsea), Upson (West Ham), Lescott (Man City), Shawcross (Stoke), Baines (Everton),...

Harry Redknapp has aired his belief that the race for fourth place will go down to the wire. Spurs moved back into the much-coveted fourth position with a 3-0 win at Wigan on Sunday and only one point separates the four teams vying for the final Champions League place. Their next two league games come at home to in-form Everton, who could yet muscle their way into contention,...

Jermain Defoe believes that Roman Pavlyuchenko can still be a hit for Tottenham Hotspur. Defoe understands the situation the Russian is currently in at White Hart Lane, after finding himself out of favour at Spurs earlier in his career. “I’ve always said when you have good players you don’t want to let them go,” he said in the Sunday Mirror. “It...

Michael Dawson and Jermain Defoe have issued their backing to Tom Huddlestone after the midfielder’s penalty miss against Bolton on Sunday. With the scores at 1-1, Huddlestone had the chance to put Spurs ahead in their FA Cup fifth round tie at the Reebok, but save his penalty repelled by Jussi Jaaskelainen. Defoe has also been guilty of missing spot-kicks this...

Peter Crouch has told of the importance Tottenham are placing on the FA Cup this season. Spurs made it through to the fifth round after defeating Leeds 3-1 in their replay at Elland Road and will now face Bolton at the Reebok Stadium. With Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool already out of the competition, only Chelsea remain of the traditional ‘Big Four’...

Harry Redknapp felt that Jermain Defoe could have scored six goals in the 3-1 FA Cup replay win against Leeds United. Defoe scored all three goals agaisnt Leeds and walked away with the match ball, but missed some of his easier chances to score. Redknapp said: “It was nice to see him get his hat-trick. He could have scored six tonight in fairness. He had some great...

Harry Redknapp is contemplating removing Jermain Defoe from penalty taking duties, after his failure from the spot against Leeds on Saturday. This was Defoe’s second miss from 12 yards this season, after seeing his penalty saved at Everton in December as well. Redknapp said, “He’s a great goalscorer, but his penalties haven’t been so great. “When...

Jermain Defoe has issued a challenge to his team mates, to show the league that they will not bottle their challenge for fourth place. Spurs have started 2010 in indifferent form, drawing with Hull and Leeds, in addition to defeat at Liverpool. They still sit in the coveted fourth position, but their competitors are hot on their heels. Spurs face Fulham in the first of...

Jermain Defoe believes Tottenham can stay in the top four for the rest of the season. The striker scored in yesterday’s 2-0 win against West Ham United and feels that the Spurs squad is capable of holding their own in the race for a Champions League place. “We’ve got a fantastic squad, great players and I think we’re good enough to compete up there,”...