Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has received an injury boost over Tom Huddlestone's ankle setback.

Redknapp has received positive news over Huddlestone's ankle injury following a second scan on the midfielder's damaged ligaments.

Huddlestone was hurt following a challenge by Everton's John Heitinga during Spurs' victory at White Hart Lane and is understood to be progressing well in recovery and is not considered a long-term absentee, although no date has been set for his comeback.

Redknapp needs Huddlestone back as Wilson Palacios is his only fit out-and-out central midfielder, with Jermaine Jenas back training with the first team following groin surgery but not ready to return for the weekend trip to Stoke.