Son's making it count

HEUNG-MIN SON says Tottenham are halfway through a defining spell in their season - and it is so far, so good. Spurs skipper Son and senior team-mates including Ben Davies gathered last week and delivered a rallying cry that the next four games, starting with beating Elfsborg in Europe, would define their campaign.

- by ALAN SMITH

Sunday's win away to Brentford was their first in the league for seven weeks and came despite having no recognised centre-back in the squad.

But next up is the big one as Ange Postecoglou's team take a one-goal advantage to Anfield for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool on Thursday.