Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone back in match action after four months out

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Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone has returned to match action on Tuesday after completing 80 minutes for a Spurs XI in a 2-1 against Barnet.

The match took place at Spurs lodge, with the team also including Jermaine Jenas and John Bostock, who has returned from a loan spell at Hull City.

The England international played a role in Spurs’ winning goal as he struck the ball from 25 yards out only for his shot to be parried into the path of Jack Munns who alternatively set up Bostock.

Spurs’ other goal was scored by Kudus Oyenuga from the penalty spot, but there was no doubt that the most pleasing aspect of the match was Huddlestone’s return, as highlighted by Spurs Technical Co-ordinator Tim Sherwood.

Speaking to Tottenham’s official website, Sherwood said: “”It was great for Tom’s fitness to get the minutes in.

“He’s never going to lose his ability and his ability to pass with both feet is almost unmatched.

“It was ideal for JJ as well because he’s trained hard, but this is a different fitness.

“Barnet did well and I’m sure they wanted to impress their new manager Martin Allen. It was a competitive game played at a good tempo, ideal for us.”