Once again in Europe, I expected tougher opposition, instead we convincing beat a poor Dinamo side.

The opening goal was fantastic. Berbatov got on the end of a poor throw from Dinamo’s ‘keeper and lashed the ball into the back on the net.

The second was again brilliant. Robinson’s goal-kick to Defoe was with pin point accuracy. Defoe ran passed the Romanian defenders and slotted home.

Our third came soon after half time when Defoe tapped in following a Lennon shot.

After various substitutions by both sides, Jean-Philippe Mendy got a consolation goal for Dinamo. Not sure where our defence were, but the word sloppy comes to mind!

Tomorrow the draw for the knockout stage of the UEFA Cup is made (12pm GMT to be exact). We’ll face a side who finished third in their group. Thankfully we’ll avoid the team that failed in the Champions’ League.

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After the demolition of Charlton Athletic, we take on Dinamo Bucharest in our final group match in the UEFA Cup.

On team news ahead of the game, Spurs manager Martin Jol told the club’s official website: “Jermain Defoe has a hamstring problem and we will make a final decision tomorrow. “It is 50-50 on Jermain, but everybody else is fine apart from Teemu Tainio who is ill and probably won’t be in the squad.”

I hope we don’t risk Defoe, especially with so many games coming up. Mido could do with a game, so let him start. Of course, Jermaine Jenas is still out of with an ankle problem.

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Bad news as both Jermaine Jenas and Robbie Keane will be out injured until the New Year.

Martin Jol told the club’s official website: “Robbie has a medial ligament strain and will be out for five to six weeks, although hopefully he’ll return a bit earlier because he’s a quick healer.

“JJ took a blow to his ankle and he’ll probably be out for four weeks. That’s a blow for him as well.”

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