Euro hurt can aid top four bid, says Tottenham manager Villas-Boas

Villas-Boas has been handed a fitness boost as England winger Aaron Lennon is ready to return from a knee problem. Jermain Defoe could start after returning from a pelvic injury last weekend, coming off the bench and scoring in the victory over Manchester City.

Wigan's Alcaraz hit with spitting charge

Wigan's woeful start to the season got worse on Monday as Antolin Alcaraz was charged by the Football Association (FA) with spitting at Wolves defender Richard Stearman during Sunday's 3-1 defeat.

Brazil must escape from Wigan's Alcaraz

Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino on Wednesday called up Wigan Athletic defender Antolin Alcaraz to reinforce his backline against holders Brazil in the Copa America on Saturday.