Dawson faces two months out

Tottenham defender Michael Dawson will miss at least two months of football due to an Achilles injury.

The England centre-back picked up the injury during training last week, which ruled him out of Saturday’s 2-0 triumph over Wolves at Molineux, Tottenham’s first Premier League win this term.

Spurs have confirmed the 27-year-old will not be available until at least the latter half of November, leaving manager Harry Redknapp with more concerns across his backline.

With William Gallas and Vedran Corluka already sidelined, pressure will now be placed on the injury-prone Ledley King to stay fit in Dawson’s absence.

King will be most likely partner Younes Kaboul in the heart of defence as Spurs juggle a Europa League campaign as well as domestic demands.