Jonathan Woodgate made his playing comeback for Tottenham during a friendly yesterday.

Woodgate has not played all season after undergoing surgery on a groin injury in the summer. But the 29-year-old centre-back is confident he has finally put the problem behind him and is itching for a return to first-team action.

Redknapp is likely to tread carefully, however, and Saturday's trip to Portsmouth has probably come too soon for Woodgate.