Defenders injury boost

Last updated : 05 February 2003 By FootyMAD
Richards was forced to sit out the 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Saturday with the injury but he is optimistic he will be fit to face the Black Cats at White Hart Lane on Saturday.

"I just twisted my knee against Newcastle on Wednesday night, I think,' Richards told Spurs' official website.

"I can't remember the exact incident in which I did it either as it was fine after the game.

"I sat down when I got home and when I got up it was a bit sore.

"During the night it swelled up a bit and was quite painful on Thursday and there is just a little bit of swelling left on it now.

"It should be fine for the weekend. Hopefully I should be back training by Wednesday and by okay for Saturday."