In a week of international football that has been blighted by injuries, Tottenham have announced the latest victim.

Talking about the latest woes to strike English clubs this week, an ashen faced Tottenham source confided 'We knew it was a gamble in bringing this little known continental to Light Weight Lane, but we little realised how hamstrung he is'.

Pausing temporarily to wipe away his tears and to take more anti-depressants, he went on: 'His knock - down contract price was attractive and he promised much, so we brought him here. But let me tell you, it was a huge mistake. He's unable to keep up with the play and also just hasn't got the skill to cut it in the Premiership.’

‘Many of us are wondering what the hell we're now going to do with Martin Jol.'