Tottenham have confirmed that midfielder Tom Huddlestone will remain on the sidelines for the rest of the season following surgery on an ankle injury.

The 25-year-old has only made four outings for the White Hart Lane club this campaign but now needs a further operation to recover from damage to his ligaments.

The club said: “The midfielder has progressed well since his initial surgery.

"The specialist has determined that the anticipated reconstruction of a lateral ankle ligament is the next step towards the England international making a return to full fitness."

Huddlestone still remains focussed on his recovery and said on Twitter: “My main objective is to make sure I'm 100% for pre-season."

In the continued absence of their midfield man, Spurs are a best-price 3/10 with 188Bet, Coral and Stan James to emerge victorious at Stevenage in the FA Cup on Sunday. Boro are a standout 21/2 with Bwin.