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Spurs handed awards double

12 Sep 2009 - 10:25:59

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Tottenham Hotspur have secured a double with Harry Redknapp and Jermain Defoe being named as the Premier League Manager and Player of the Month for August respectively.

Spurs have started the new season in fine style, winning four out of four in the top-flight - taking all three points against Liverpool, Hull City, West Ham United and Birmingham City.

Defoe netted four times in those four game, including a hat-trick in the 5-1 victory over Hull at the KC Stadium, while he has also scored three times in three games for England.

Meanwhile, Defoe's England colleague, Aaron Lennon, has been praised by Redknapp for his form so far this term.

He said: "I've always encouraged him and told us to give him the ball. He can tear people to pieces if he gets on the ball. It doesn't do you any harm to hear that kind of thing.

"His confidence is sky-high and he has given Patrice Evra tough times twice last year - not many people do that to Patrice Evra.

"He's a terrific young talent, he's learning the game and if he keeps his mind open and keeps working hard on different aspects of his game, he can be a top, top player."