Source: Team_Talk
Downing confident for Spurs clash
Downing has put seven months on the sidelines with a broken foot behind him after making his Villa debut as a substitute against Burnley last weekend.[LNB]He followed that up with 75 minutes for the reserves in midweek and would dearly love to face fellow top-four challengers Spurs, who hammered the Latics 9-1 at White Hart Lane on Saturday.[LNB]Downing told Aston Villa TV: "It's great to be back involved and playing football again. It beats slogging away in the gym.[LNB]"The injury was obviously frustrating but I think what helped me were the surroundings of a new club, new people. The rehab has been great and the lads have been super with me.[LNB]"It was strange joining a club when you're injured but I am ready to play now. I feel fit and hopefully I can be involved again at the weekend.[LNB]"I have had to be patient. I couldn't have been any more patient in fact. With injuries, it's vital you don't rush them because you could easily get a setback, which is the last thing you need.[LNB]"But everything has gone well and the more I play now the better. I am feeling good and hopefully I can be involved again against Tottenham."[LNB]Downing added: "I am excited about this weekend but then again everyone is. How can you not be when two good teams go head to head?[LNB]"We are both looking for that top four spot. They are playing well and we're doing well too.[LNB]"But it's a one-off game and it's about who wants it most on the day. We have done well at home and I'm sure our lads are positive and relishing the challenge. I am confident we can get a result.[LNB]"After the goals that have been flying in, you'd expect a goal-fest - but it will probably be a 0-0 now.[LNB]"It was a great result for them last weekend - 9-1 - a bit of a freak result but I don't think they'll be scoring nine against us.[LNB]"We'll test them definitely because we have players who can score goals and who are very dangerous.[LNB]"I am sure Tottenham are more than aware of that. I am sure it will be a cracking game. Hopefully we'll get the result. We're all looking forward to it."[LNB][LNB]
