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Spurs boss Redknapp pleased with Obika performance

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp was pleased with the performance of teenager John Obika in last night's 1-1 draw with UEFA Cup opponents Shakhtar Donetsk.

Obika, 18, was given his first start and almost scored twice in the first half.

"He was happy, apart from when I called him John Ukata," Redknapp said. "Other than that he was fine."

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