Source: Daily_Mail
Tom Huddlestone urges Spurs to take control of their own Champions League destiny
Tom Huddlestone has urged Tottenham to seize control of Champions League Group A tonight by beating FC Twente at White Hart Lane.[LNB]Captain fantastic? Tom Huddlestone is ready to take the armband for Tottenham's Champions League clash[LNB]Both of the opening fixtures in the group earlier this month ended in 2-2 draws, meaning this evening's game is the perfect chance for Spurs to take an outright lead over their rivals.[LNB]On paper, tonight's meeting with the Dutch champions is the easiest of Tottenham's six Group A clashes and midfielder Huddlestone believes it is the ideal opportunity to lay down a marker.[LNB]The 23-year-old said: 'Obviously, Twente and Inter (Milan) drew their first game, so we've got a chance to take the initiative and hopefully be top of the group.'[LNB]Failure to take all three points could leave Spurs facing an uphill task to qualify but Huddlestone is wary of dubbing this evening's match a must-win game.[LNB]'It's only the second out of six games, so I don't think it's must-win at the minute,' he said.[LNB]'But, before the tournament, you looked to probably win your three home games and if you can nick a couple of points away from home, then it's more than likely that you'll qualify.'[LNB]Huddlestone could captain Spurs tonight if Ledley King fails to recover from knee and groin injuries.[LNB]And the midfielder believes he is thriving with the extra responsibility of being one of the side's leaders.[LNB] Point to prove: Peter Crouch netted in the demolition of Young Boys at White Hart Lane, a place Huddlestone insists has a special atmosphere[LNB]'The manager said recently we are a fairly quiet team,' Huddlestone said. 'Obviously, I'm getting older now and playing more games.[LNB]'I think the confidence comes with that and becoming a leader.'[LNB]Tonight would be an historic occasion to wear the armband, with Spurs hosting their first game in the European Cup proper for almost half a century.[LNB]Huddlestone said: 'I've played a few European games at the Lane and the atmosphere's always special, and it seems to be raised an extra 15-20 per cent for night games.[LNB]'As we saw for the second leg of the Young Boys game, the atmosphere was very good and it got us through.'[LNB]VIDEO: Huddlestone relishing clash... Redknapp tips Lennon to rediscover his fire ahead of Twente clashJuventus join Tottenham in race to sign Everton midfielder PienaarJenas claims he almost quit Tottenham but is now ready to fight for his placeHe's just class! Spurs boss Redknapp hails his new Dutch star Van der VaartCompetition: Win tickets for Tottenham v Aston Villa in the Barclays Premier League - courtesy of Sportingbet.comTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
