Luka Modric has urged Tottenham to be at their very best for their Wembley encounter against Portsmouth on Sunday. With a place in the FA Cup final awaiting the winner, Modric insists that Spurs are not taking Portsmouth for granted. “This is a very big game for us,” Modric told the club’s official site. “If we win, we’re in the FA Cup Final...

Luka Modric has spoken of his desire to take Spurs to Wembley this season and has targeted FA Cup glory. Spurs face Fulham in their quarter-final replay on Wednesday, having been held to a scoreless draw at Craven Cottage. Should they progress, Spurs would face Portsmouth at Wembley in the semi-finals and Modric is confident in the team’s ability to overcome both...

Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric admits that he has been impressed by the improvement in Aaron Lennon this season. Before his injury, Lennon had been working on his final delivery and had been in superb form for Harry Redknapp’s side. Should Lennon be fit for the World Cup, Modric believes that the England winger can make the position is own ahead of Theo Walcott. “Everyone...

Luka Modric has claimed that he’s more scared of Harry Redknapp than the physical nature of English football. Despite his small stature, the Croatian has adapted well to life at White Hart Lane and has proven he has what is takes to cope in the Premier League. “The Premier League is a fast and physical competition,” he told The Times. “I know everyone...

Harry Redknapp is looking for other players in the Tottenham squad to pitch in with some goals in the absence of Roman Pavlyuchenko. The Russian’s hamstring injury means that Eidur Gudjohnsen is likely to partner Peter Crouch in attack for tonight’s FA Cup quarter-final replay against Fulham. “If Pav is struggling we need goals and we are looking for...

Luka Modric admits that his goal against Everton was one of the best of his career. The midfielder scored Tottenham’s second in the 2-1 win at White Hart Lane on Sunday where he managed to clip the ball over Tim Howard’s head that went in off the underside of the crossbar.  The build-up of the goal had seen Modric link up neatly with his Croatian counterparts...

Luka Modric is looking forward to the New Year after making his return from injury. Modric was sidelined for over three months after fracturing his fibula in August’s 2-1 win over Birmingham. He made his return to the Spurs starting line up in Monday’s victory over West Ham, scoring a goal and reported no reaction to his injury. “It was good to start...

Luka Modric will miss Tottenham Hotspur’s trip to Blackburn Rovers. The Croatian international who has only just recovered from a leg fracture has picked up an ankle injury and won’t feature at Ewood Park. David Bentley is doubtful with a calf strain while Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate are still sidelined. Spurs (from): Gomes, Corluka, Assou-Ekotto, Bassong,...

Niko Kranjcar believes that Tottenham Hotspur will benefit when he links up with Luka Modric in midfield. Many had seen Kranjcar’s arrival from Portsmouth as not being able to play in the same Spurs midfield as Modric due to them both playing on the left side. Kranjcar has been in impressive form for Spurs, most notably against Wigan, Aston Villa and Manchester...

Luka Modric has paid tribute to Tottenham’s supporters after his return from injury. The Croatian came off the bench during the 1-0 defeat to Wolves to make his first appearance since fracturing his fibula against Birmingham City in August. He told the club’s official website: “The reception the fans gave me when I came on meant a lot to me. They have...