Source: Daily_Mail
Jermain Defoe blow: Spurs striker out for six weeks after pulling up lame with England
Jermain Defoe faces at least six weeks out after injuring ankle ligaments duringEngland's win in Switzerland.[LNB]Five days after launching his country's Euro 2012 campaign with a Wembley hat-trick against Bulgaria, Defoe learned that he is likely to miss Tottenham's first threeChampions League games and next month's qualifier against Montenegro.[LNB]'Even if it's a bad sprain, you're still talking about six weeks or so, because it's a nasty one,' said Spurs boss Harry Redknapp.[LNB] Not the way to go: Striker Defoe is carried off on a stretcher in Switzerland[LNB]It is a second blow in a week from the England camp for Redknapp, and comes just after the transfer window shut,preventing him recruiting reinforcements.[LNB]Defender Michael Dawson is out for two months after damaging knee and ankle ligaments during the 4-0 victory against Bulgaria on Friday. [LNB] Agony: Michael Dawson suffers ankle and knee ligament damage against Bulgaria[LNB]Despite carrying a groin injury through the opening weeks of the season, Defoe has been in sparkling form, scoring four goals in six games for club and country. [LNB]He limped off in the 70th minute of Tuesday's 3-1 win against the Swiss in Basle.[LNB]Defoe travelled back with the squad and reported to his club yesterday. [LNB] All-action hero: After scoring a hat-trick against Bulgaria, Defoe continued his fine form in Basle before his cruel injury blow[LNB]His ankle was scanned late in the afternoon and he was crestfallen when he learned the results. [LNB]Spurs' former Arsenal defender William Gallas played 70 minutes in a practice match against QPR this week and may come into contention against West Bromwich on Saturday.[LNB] Steven Gerrard could keep England armband after perfect displays wow Fabio CapelloIt's a good job I signed Gallas, says Tottenham boss RedknappMartin Samuel: Sorry Frank Lampard, you've lost centre stageTOTTENHAM HOTSPURS FC
