Goalscorer Crouch desperate for Tottenham start

Tottenham striker Peter Crouch hopes his midweek hat-trick in the Carling Cup against Preston will earn him a place in Tottenham's starting line-up on Saturday.

The 28-year-old England international took his tally for the season to five with his hat-trick.

"When I'm given chances, I can only produce and try to stake a claim for a starting place," said Crouch, the summer arrival from Portsmouth. "I would be disappointed to be on the bench against Burnley, because I want to play every game.

"We've done pretty well this season, so I can't argue too much, but hopefully I've done enough."

 
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