Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Brad Friedel has insisted that "goals will come" for the North London outfit.

Andre Villas-Boas's men have struggled to be consistent in front of goal, despite acquiring the likes of Roberto Soldado, Erik Lamela and Christian Eriksen in the summer.

Due to an impressive performance from Newcastle United keeper Tim Krul yesterday, Spurs were unable to come back from a 1-0 defeat at White Hart Lane.

"We obviously need to find the midas touch but we are unlucky as well," Friedel told talkSPORT. "We create so many chances and if you see the way we are in training, the quality we have, finishing is not an issue.

"I fully anticipate that, at the end of the season, we will be up there among the higher goalscorers in the league.

"I really do think the goals will come. I have said it for a while now that, with the class we have, there is goals in this team."

Spurs are currently seventh in the Premier League table.