Source: Daily_Mail
Tottenham will avenge Sunderland defeat against Portsmouth, claims Peter Crouch
Peter Crouch has called on Spurs to bounce back with a win in their FA Cup semi-final showdown with Portsmouth on Saturday. [LNB]Tottenham's Champions League hopes suffered a huge blow at the weekend after they lost to Sunderland 3-1 at the Stadium of Light. [LNB] Heads, you don't win: Crouch scored in Tottenham's defeat at the Stadium of Light [LNB]Manchester City's comprehensive 6-1 win at Burnley now leaves them inthe driving seat for fourth place and qualification for Europe's elitecompetition.[LNB]On target: Crouch came off the bench to score [LNB]Tottenham trail Roberto Mancini's side by just a point but face adaunting run-in, hosting Arsenal and Chelsea before travelling toManchester United in their next three league games. [LNB] But Crouch, who scored in the defeat at Sunderland, insists Spursneed to put their league campaign on the back-burner for now and focuson reaching their first FA Cup final in 19 years.[LNB] 'We've got to bounce back as quickly as possible,' Crouch said.'We've got some important fixtures coming up now so we'll work hardthis week and start by trying to get the right result next weekend.[LNB] 'Sunderland was a big disappointment but we've done well thisseason especially away from home, where we've won games people mighthave thought we'd lose. [LNB]'We'll pick ourselves up and make sure we finish the season strongly.' [LNB] Gomes thanks bruising England for turning him into World Cup hopefulPiers Morgan: Harry Redknapp, the True Brit is playing the patriot gameSunderland 3 Tottenham 1: Bent bites back against former club in thrillerTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
