No way back in another even contest

Last updated : 16 January 2006 By Editor

Today, he responded to newspaper comments that his performance was ‘occasionally casual’ at Anfield on Saturday.

Without a winger in the Spurs side it was JJ’s responsibility to make inroads against Reds full back John Arne Risse.

"I had a lot of energy and I felt I would use it as best I could by attacking down that right hand side," he said.

Edgar Davids and Teemu Tainio both started for the first time this year, following two games on the road without the absent pair - Martin Jol remarked that up until Harry Kewell’s winning goal for the home side just before the hour mark there was nothing to choose between the opposing midfields.

It was the first time under the Dutchman that Spurs weren't held to a draw by Liverpool.

"Liverpool got their goal and defended well from there," said Paul Robinson.