Tottenham’s quest for a long-awaited trophy takes them up to the City Ground tonight in the third round of the Carabao Cup. While Antonio Conte’s side have hardly set pulses racing in terms of performances this season, their ability to grind out results is something to applaud and perhaps makes them better suited to the confines of a cup competition.
Were the Italian to finally bring a trophy to the club, perhaps some of the misgivings about the brand of football at times would subside. Clearly, there are bigger prizes on offer, but it would at least be a start for Spurs.
Forest, meanwhile, obviously have bigger concerns. Although the looming World Cup break will give them the chance to regroup, Premier League survival has to be the priority for Steve Cooper and his squad. Follow all of the action LIVE, with Nick Purewal providing expert analysis from the ground!
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ANOTHER CHANCE FOR FOREST!
23:00 – Forster forced into a brilliant save from Worrall’s flick after a corner!
CHANCE FOR FOREST!
22:00 – Lingard’s shot from outside the bar fizzles just over.
Nick Purewal at the City Ground
It’s a cagey start from Spurs who look exactly what they are – a clutch of players trying to prove a first team point mixed with those definitely thinking about the World Cup.
The visitors will need more movement off the ball to launch any incisive attacks here.
Spurs’ slow start
17:00 – Once again, Conte’s side are far too reactive. Kane and Perisic do not have a lot to work with.
Lenglet very good so far
14:00 – The Frenchman is dealing with Lodi very well tonight, drifting wide to stop the Brazilian cutting in.
Lenglet has to clear
13:00 – Lenglet tips a cross out for a corner after Forest break.
Really good stuff from the home side here.
CHANCE FOR FOREST!
11:00 – Awonyi hits the post! Forster then saves Lingard’s header.
CHANCE FOR TOTTENHAM
10:00 – Saying that, Spurs are VERY good at set-pieces.
Perisic’s free-kick finds Dier, though he heads over.
Forest in the ascendancy
7:00 – Not a shock, but Spurs aren’t exactly making much of a fast start.
Forest haven’t created an awful lot, but certainly are enjoying more of the ball.
CHANCE FOR FOREST
06:00 – Yates sees a 25-yard strike blocked by Lenglet.
