Big cup challenge for Spurs

Last updated : 16 February 2007 By SpursMAD

Jermaine Jenas picked up his fifth yellow card of the season at Brammal Lane, which forces him to miss out on the FA Cup this Sunday. Jermain Defoe who dropped to the bench last week suffered the same fate as Jenas after he was booked within a minute of coming on last weekend.

Fulham's Michael Brown is another player suspended for the tie but another former Spurs player, Simon Davies will be available for the Cottagers. Davies moved back to London in the January transfer window after his spell with Everton ended.

For Spurs Jol confirmed Aaron Lennon, who missed last weekend's Premiership defeat at Sheffield United, is in full training, along with Tom Huddlestone who missed out with a sore throat last time.

Robbie Keane said: "It will not be easy, but we are probably due a little bit of luck soon and hopefully it will come on Sunday against Fulham.

"They are a strong side - big and physical - and Chris Coleman is a great manager. It will be tough because of our recent results, but the good thing about football is there is always another game to look forward to and we can't wait for this one to try and get a good result."

Chris Hughton said: "There were worse ones out there, but Fulham away in the FA Cup was certainly not a kind draw for us. There is no doubting the quality Fulham have in their team, you've only got to look at someone like Radzinski, who is a skilful player out wide and uses his pace.

"The two players they employ up front, both McBride and Helguson you would regard as robust target men who are very good in the air and strong individuals. Montella has served them well coming off the bench and is getting used to the Premiership and looks what he is - a good, experienced striker who is used to scoring goals.

"Knight returning is a plus for them and he will be partnered by possibly Christanval or Pearce, with Rosenior and Queudrue on either side. In midfield Volz has had a wonderful season, with the running ability he has and the capacity to put in challenges, he has done very well and Diop is fit again."

Source: TottenhamHotspur.com