Source: Daily_Mail
Sebastien Bassong's a hit but will he be missed by Spurs?
Harry Redknapp's delight with new signing Sebastien Bassong may betempered somewhat by the central defender's desire to play for Cameroonin this January's African Nations' Cup. [LNB]Bassong has yet to win an international cap and is eligible to playfor France but looks like opting for the team known as the IndomitableLions and could make his debut in Cameroon's World Cup qualifiersagainst Gabon in September.[LNB] Going for Cameroon: Spurs' Sebastien Bassong[LNB] TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC: All the latest news from across the webWest Ham defender Davenport stabbed in both legs during late-night attack at homeVieira prepared to fight for his place at Inter as French star looks set to snub Arsenal and SpursHe scored last week's winner against Liverpool in front of watching Cameroon boss Paul Le Guen. [LNB]'Of course it counts that Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen was watching,'said Bassong.[LNB] 'I tried to play a good match for my team, but if the coach was there I'm sure he would have appreciated it and it's another plus point in my favour. I hope I showed him my strengths: I am an athletic defender, I'm fast and I'm good in the air.' [LNB]Bassong's absence for a month in January would cause Redknapp additional problems because fellow defender Ledley King is only ever able to manage one game a week.[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People:Harry Redknapp, Sebastien Bassong, Paul Le Guen, Ledley KingPlaces:Cameroon, France, Gabon
