Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has explained why he's bringing Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch back to White Hart Lane.

"They want to sell him, it's common knowledge they need to sell him," said Redknapp after the 2-0 Wembley Cup defeat to Celtic. "I don't think they're crazy demands - it's a fair deal and his wages are fine.

"He's different," said Redknapp. "He holds the ball up. Celtic held the ball up well but we don't do that well enough.

"He gives you an option and he's played for me a few times before. He's always done a job and he's great on set-plays at both ends."