Spurs best available xi

In a 4-4-2 we need Ghaly in front of our back 2 simply because he is the only player besides Keane willing to run his nut off until his heart packs in. Tainio could fill that too once he finds his form again. Rocha would drop as soon as King returned and Mido on at 6ominutes for Berbs or defoe depending on whether the opposition is more vulnerable to physical presence or quick feet.

In a 4-3-3 (4-5-1) we would be crowding midfield and could afford Zokora or Huddlestone for Ghaly and perhaps the attacking pace of Ekotto down the flanks (although I am worried about his defensive skills and think he performs better with King to organise him).