Team News: Rafael van der Vaart starts for Tottenham Hotspur

Van der Vaart starts for Spurs

Rafael van der Vaart has recovered from a hamstring problem to take his place in the Tottenham Hotspur starting lineup for tonight's match at Norwich City.

The Dutchman will join Emmanuel Adebayor in attack, while Luka Modric moves to the right wing to cover for the injured Aaron Lennon.

Ritchie de Laet has returned from injury to play for hosts Norwich, while Grant Holt and Steve Morison continue their partnership up front.

Norwich: Ruddy; De Laet, Martin, Whitbread, Drury; Fox, Crofts, Surman, Hoolahan; Morison, Holt

Spurs: Friedel; Walker, Gallas, Kaboul, Assou-Ekotto; Bale, Parker, Sandro, Modric; Van der Vaart; Adebayor

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