1-1 v Everton FC - 19 January 2002 - Home

But just three minutes later Weir thumped home an equaliser and although Spurs dominated the remainder of the game they were never able to edge ahead again.

With his mind on Wednesday's Worthington Cup semi-final second leg against Chelsea, Hoddle rested Ledley King and Gus Poyet.

The non-appearance of Poyet gave Oyvind Leonhardsen a rare start and he took full advantage by creating Tottenham's opener.

Simon Davies found Leonhardsen and the Norwegian's excellent cross was met with a trademark near post header by Ferdinand.

Minutes earlier, Stubbs had produced an excellent saving tackle to deny Iversen's compatriot Leonhardsen.

Spurs were well on top and soon after Anthony Gardner's header was tipped over by Steve Simonsen.

Later in the second half Simonsen again had to push away defender Dean Richards' powerful header.

Then in injury time Matthew Etherington crossed and his fellow substitute Iversen headed against Simonsen's crossbar - an effort which was to prove the final act.