Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Scott Parker believes more displays of greater resilience combined with a fully-fit squad can ensure they maintain their challenge at the top of the Premier League.
There was little evidence of the free-flowing attacking football which has earned so many plaudits in last night's goalless draw at Liverpool. While a point on Merseyside meant the gap to leaders Manchester City was extended to seven points, Parker believes the performance was an important marker.
"The one thing I have noticed is that at any point in the game we have got players who can score. The Manchester City match was a prime example of that.
"But what I am most delighted about is the defensive side of our game - the resilience and the character. Spurs were missing the likes of Jermain Defoe, Rafael van der Vaart, Younes Kaboul, Aaron Lennon and Sandro - as well as manager Harry Redknapp who was stranded in London after technical problems prevented his plane taking off, the boss having been at Southwark Crown Court earlier in the day.
