Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admits William Gallas' summer capture has proved critical following Michael Dawson's knee setback.

Dawson is facing three months on the sidelines.

Redknapp told the Sunday Mirror: "Thank God I went out and got William Gallas on a free transfer. That is looking an even better bit of business under the circumstances.

"He is certainly training well at the moment and should be ready to play shortly."

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