Jermain Defoe blow for Tottenham as striker ruled out for six weeks with ankle injury

Defoe could be seen on crutches and wearing a protective boot on his right foot at Tottenham's training ground today. "Even if it's a bad sprain, you're still talking about six weeks or so, because it's a nasty one," Spurs manager Harry Redknapp said.  Related ArticlesKing: Spurs can compete on both frontsJermain Defoe set for six-week lay-offRedknapp relief at Dawson scanDawson ruled out for two Euro qualifiersWoodgate frozen out at TottenhamTottenham complete Van der Vaart signingDefoe was hurt in England's 3-1 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday, just days after Tottenham team-mate Michael Dawson suffered a knee injury in the England win over Bulgaria that will rule him out for eight weeks.