Doncaster v Spurs preview

26 August 2009 09:53
Peter Crouch is set to make his first Tottenham start in the Carling Cup match against Doncaster on Wednesday evening. Spurs lost to Manchester United in the final of last season's competition, having lifted the trophy under Juande Ramos 12 months earlier. They have made an excellent start to the new campaign and will be looking to maintain their winning run at the Keepmoat Stadium, although Harry Redknapp is set to make several changes. Redknapp will rest the likes of Luka Modric and Wilson Palacios, with Crouch, David Bentley and Jamie O'Hara are all expected to be given opportunities. Jonathan Woodgate (groin), Michael Dawson (Achilles), Jermaine Jenas (calf), Gareth Bale (knee) and Heurelho Gomes (groin) are out, while Ledley King will be left out. Doncaster's only victory so far this season has been their 1-0 success away to Notts County in the first round. They drew their opening three Championship fixtures before losing 2-0 to Middlesbrough at the weekend. Manager Sean O'Driscoll has doubts over Brian Stock and James Coppinger for the Carling Cup clash. Stock has picked up an ankle injury, while fellow midfielder Coppinger is struggling with tendinitis and both could miss the visit of the Premier League leaders. However, O'Driscoll is boosted by the return of midfielder Martin Woods, who missed the defeat to Boro with a calf injury he picked up against Coventry. Defender Gareth Roberts overcame an ankle injury to play the full match at the weekend and is set to keep his place in the starting line-up. Defensive duo Byron Webster (ankle) and James O'Connor (knee) are back in training and may feature at the Keepmoat Stadium.

Source: SKY_Sports