Hoddle praise for defensive trio

Last updated : 28 August 2003 By Sam
Dean Richards, Ledley King and Anthony Gardner saw off the threat of the Liverpool strike-force as Spurs came away from Liverpool with a creditable 0-0 draw.

"That is the first time since they have all been with us that I have been able to field the trio for a second game on the trot.

"They were outstanding on Saturday against Leeds and again here. We defended very well, were solid and they found it difficult to break us down.

"We knew they would come at us, they still have not got that elusive win, and we needed to be shrewd in the way we play and controlled.

"It was a credit to our lads and we deserved our point."