Forster happy to drop entertainment for now

FRASER FORSTER warned Tottenham may have to forsake their wish to be great entertainers and "grind out results" to negotiate an injury crisis amid December's breathless schedule.

- MIKE WALTERS

The former England man (inset) played his first league game in 18 months in the 1-1 draw against Fulham after first-choice Guglielmo Vicario broke an ankle bone.

And the 6ft 7in keeper's outstanding display underlined the value of an oven-ready replacement who can make the difference when needed.