Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate is happy to see former club Leeds United now on the up.

Leeds drew 2-2 at Spurs yesterday, with Woodgate missing due to injury.

But he told club's matchday programme: "Leeds gave me the platform to make it as a footballer.

"They had a great culture in that youth set-up, with the likes of Eddie Gray and Paul Hart. They really taught you, not just how to play football but how to be a man. Without that, I wouldn't have had the career I've had. But I had such a fantastic time there and those Champions League nights were brilliant.

"The atmosphere at Elland Road was unbelievable, just fantastic occasions. All the top teams came that season and we almost went all the way. We drew at home to Valencia in the semi, but lost 3-0 in the Mestella. I was on the bench for both games but they were an amazing experience."