Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed Aaron Lennon will return from injury against Shamrock Rovers.
Pienaar also in contention for European tie with Irish champions
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed Aaron Lennon will return from injury against Shamrock Rovers on Thursday.
Lennon has not played this month after picking up a groin strain against Manchester City in Spurs' second Premier League game of the season.
Tottenham host North London rivals Arsenal on Sunday, and Redknapp wants to use the Europa League fixture with Rovers to ease players returning from injury back into first-team action.
"Aaron is fine and will play tomorrow," Redknapp told the club's
official website. "It will be great to have him back and if he gets through tomorrow, he could be available for the weekend.
Pienaar
"We have some lads coming back who need games like Aaron, Danny Rose has been out and he's fit and available, I'm also hoping Steven Pienaar will be fit to play a part.
"We've a stronger, more experienced team tomorrow and a chance to play some of the lads who didn't play at the weekend."
After confirming the loss of Tom Huddlestone to a long-term ankle injury, Redknapp had some good news on Michael Dawson's recovery from an Achilles complaint.
"Michael Dawson is coming on well," added Redknapp. "I've been delighted with him. If there was ever a player who would get back quickly, it's Michael.
"He's out of the protective boot, will be jogging next week and is moving on quickly.
"Hopefully we'll see him back in a few weeks and that will be a real bonus for us. He's a fantastic professional."
