Source: Daily_Mail
Jermaine Jenas thrilled by Spurs' flying start at Werder Bremen
Jermaine Jenas has hailed Tottenham's first-half performance in their Champions League Group A opener at Werder Bremen as the best of his five years at the club. [LNB]Midfielder Jenas helped Spurs romp to a 2-0 lead at the Weserstadion and watched them squander further chances to kill the game before Bremen came roaring back to equalise in a crazy four-minute spell either side of half-time. [LNB]Although disappointed with the outcome, Jenas was thrilled with the visitors' early onslaught in what was their first ever match in the competition proper. [LNB] Midfield masterclass: Jenas (right) enjoyed his outing against Werder Bremen[LNB]He said: 'In the Champions League, to come to a place like this - which is a tough place to come - and keep them quiet and put in such a performance was probably the best 43 minutes I've seen at Tottenham since I've been here.'[LNB] Jenas was a surprise starter, making just his second appearance of the season following a summer that saw him repeatedly linked with a move away from White Hart Lane. [LNB]The 27-year-old more than justified his recall in place of the injured Luka Modric in what was the 50th European match of his career. [LNB] HAVE YOUR SAY... What are your predictions for this year's Champions League? The Champions League kicks off this week with English quartet Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham all going for glory. Barcelona and Real Madrid are two big forces to contend with, while champions Inter Milan remain dangerous despite the loss of manager Jose Mourinho. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK Indeed, Jenas produced one of the passes of the season to help set up Spurs' second goal, volleying a defensive clearance out to Rafael van der Vaart on the left and giving the Dutchman all the time he needed to cross for Peter Crouch to head home. [LNB]'I knew where Rafa was, the ball was coming down to me and it was just an instinct,' Jenas said. 'I saw it, I hit it, and - thankfully - it worked out well for us.'[LNB] Despite continuing to dominate, that was as good as it got for Tottenham, who loosened their stranglehold on the game at just the wrong moment. [LNB]'It's the timing of goals as well that makes the difference,' said Jenas. 'That one they got late in the first half, when they came out, they were raring to go. [LNB]'Unfortunately, we probably fell asleep in the first couple of minutes. But we pulled it back together, showed some experience, and we had a few chances ourselves in the end.'[LNB] He added of the outcome: 'There's always that little nagging thing inside of me, which is if we could've held on for the first half then maybe we could have had more. [LNB]'It's the Champions League; it's time to enjoy ourselves.'[LNB] Crouch admits Spurs need to learn how to kill teams off after Bremen drawRedknapp happy to make his point at as Spurs boss predicts tight groupWerder Bremen 2 Tottenham 2: Slack Spurs give it away after perfect startLEO'S LONDON: Wilson Palacios could give Spurs a problem if holding player can't hold on to his roleTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
