Harry hails Huddlestone

// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Harry Redknapp has praised the versatility of Tom Huddlestone as he considers his defensive options for the start of the season. Jonathan Woodgate is suffering from a groin problem, Michael Dawson has damaged his Achilles and Ledley King has yet to kick a ball this summer.Redknapp is looking to bring in another centre-back but insists he would also be ready to put his faith in Huddlestone.The 22-year-old usually operates in midfield but played in defence as Tottenham beat West Ham 1-0 in the Premier League Asia Trophy on Wednesday."Tom can play there," said Redknapp. "He played there in a Uefa Cup match for us this year where he was absolutely fantastic. When you see him play like that and he played there again last night it doesn't make it a real priority."He played there when he was at Derby as well and to be honest he can play anywhere, he has so much ability."I am looking around as I am always looking to improve the squad because we want to push on this year. Tottenham is a club that I think should be pushing to get into that top European spot every year."I am looking to improve in all areas, I brought Peter Crouch in and I won't hesitate to add to the squad if players become available."ComfortableHuddlestone maintains that he is happy to help out in defence if required and will strive to improve."I played quite a few games there for Derby before I came to Tottenham but it is just a case of getting used to it again," he said."If the manager is struggling with players for the beginning of the season and he wants me to do the job there then I will work on it in training. I do feel fairly comfortable there."

Source: SKY_Sports