Perry back to bolster Spurs' European aims

Tottenham defender Chris Perry is expected to make his return from injury in the reserves tomorrow after two months on the sidelines. Perry, who suffered a slipped disc in the 4-3 White Hart Lane victory over Everton in mid-January, is eager to reclaim his first-team spot and help the club book a place in next season's Uefa Cup.

Glen Johnson, 18, who is now West Ham's first-choice right-back, has signed a new four-year contract.

The Middlesbrough defender Stuart Parnaby could miss a key part of his side's late push for Europe after tearing a hamstring. The 20-year-old full-back limped off 41 minutes into Saturday's 3-2 Barclaycard Premiership win at Leeds and a scan has revealed a torn hamstring which could mean a lengthy lay-off.

The injury will come as a major blow both to the youngster and his manager, Steve McClaren. Parnaby has been a fixture in the side since being given his chance when first-choice right-back Robbie Stockdale was sidelined in October.