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Spurs defend 2-1 first-leg lead

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Ramos: Has won Uefa Cup twice

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Juande Ramos must ensure his Tottenham Hotspur side remain focused ahead of Thursday's Uefa Cup tie against Slavia Prague.

Spurs travel to Wembley just three days after their European fixture as they take on Chelsea in the Carling Cup final.

But Ramos' men still have a job to do if they are to secure their place in the last 16 of the Uefa Cup.

Tottenham's 2-1 victory in the Czech Republic gives the North Londoners the edge for the second leg fixture at White Hart Lane, with their two away goals likely to be decisive.

Risked

Ramos' starting XI will be chosen with Sunday in mind, and captain Ledley King (knee) is unlikely to be risked.

Michael Dawson remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Alan Hutton is ineligible after representing former club Rangers in the Champions League group stages.

Gareth Bale (foot), Kevin-Prince Boateng (hamstring), Gilberto (calf) and Benoit Assou-Ekotto (knee) are also out, while Ramos must choose between Radek Cerny and Paul Robinson after the Czech goalkeeper's blunder gifted Slavia a way back into the game in the first leg.

Karel Jarolim has Matej Krajcik at his disposal after the midfielder completed a one-match ban, but Marek Jarolim is unlikely to feature as he is struggling with an ankle injury.

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