Cerny debuts for reserves

Last updated : 23 February 2005 By Alistair Murray

As well as having Cerny between the posts, Tottenham included first teamers Noe Pamerot, Dean Marney, Mark Yeates, Rohan Ricketts and Sean Davis.

Although Spurs lost 2-1 on the night, Allen said it was one of the team’s best performances of the season, against a side he believes will go onto win the league this season.

"We didn't get what we deserved, but that's the game. It's all about learning and players understanding that sometimes, things don't work out however well you play," said Allen.

Lee Barnard’s penalty, the striker’s 11th goal in 14 appearances, had looked like earning Tottenham a draw with only five minutes remaining, but it wasn’t to be.

Meanwhile, forward Michael Malcolm has been training at Wycombe Wanderers and may be signed by his former club. The youngster played against Spurs in the reserve friendly against John Gorman’s side last week, before switching to the Causeway for a trial period.