Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean admits they were poor in defeat to Tottenham.

Kean admits it was a disappointing display from his men, but insists spirits in the camp are high ahead of a fixture on Monday which, depending on results this weekend, they may have to win to stand any chance of avoiding the drop.

"We were poor, especially with the ball," Kean said of the Spurs match.

"I thought we kept the very mobile and exciting unit of Tottenham quiet to a certain extent, but then when we got the ball... normally our passing is good and we can give good service to the front, but that wasn't up to our usual standard.

"We have been working on that all week in this fantastic weather we have had for a couple of days.

"The sessions have been good - the lads have been bright, the atmosphere has been positive and there has been lots of good football."

He added: "It wasn't our normal selves (against Tottenham), but I felt the criticisms in some sections of the press were harsh, because to suggest we just gave up - that is not in the DNA of the team.

"Anybody who wants to come and look at us on Monday night, judge us (then) - we will give a response."