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Team News: Rafael van der Vaart returns for Tottenham Hotspur

Team News: Van der Vaart returns for Spurs
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Rafael van der Vaart returns to the Tottenham Hotspur starting lineup for this afternoon's trip to Stoke City.

Rafael van der Vaart has returned to the Tottenham Hotspur starting lineup for this afternoon's trip to Stoke City.

The Dutch international has replaced Jermain Defoe, while William Gallas comes in for the injured Ledley King at the back.

Former Spurs forward Peter Crouch will start up front for Stoke, while Ryan Shotton will play in midfield.

Stoke: Sorensen; Woodgate, Shawcross, Huth, Wilson; Shotton, Whelan, Whitehead, Etherington; Walters, Crouch.

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

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