Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate admits they need to toughen up after Saturday's opening day defeat at Middlesbrough.

"We had a lot of the ball, but lost it too often and have to work harder as a team to get it back," said the Boro-born star.

"When we've got the ball we're a good team but when we haven't we have to be more compact. It's going to take a bit of time but let's see where we end up at the end of the season."