Fellow midfield man Darren Pratley has still not recovered from the virus which has sidelined him for three matches, while Wanderers are still awaiting FIFA clearance to play winger Gregg Wylde following his move from Rangers.

Spurs’ hopes of claiming a Champions League berth appeared to be dwindling, until they beat Blackburn in the same weekend that Newcastle were thrashed by Wigan. For the first time since January, they’ll play a match without the distraction of manager Harry Redknapp being linked to the England job, which has now been taken by Roy Hodgson.

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