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Spurs v West Ham United Carabao Cup Wembley, Wednesday 8 pm KO

So here we go again. Within two weeks we've had Champions League football, League football and now a Cup match. Out of them, all this is the least important competition. In fact, a lot of clubs think this competition is a nuisance. So I don't expect the team that fights in the league or Champions competition will be the team that plays tomorrow. I imagine Harry will get a rest and so will Lloris. But that doesn't mean it that the team selected won't fight for a positive outcome. More so as they want to impress the manager that they should be in the first team.

Saying all that I expect us to win and win convincingly. I hope it doesn't go to penalties as they are a lottery and the best team doesn't necessarily win. West Ham has a lot to prove after their last poor home game against Brighton. To lose this could tip the managers job over the cliff.

So I predict Spurs to win 4-0 or more. I Know, these sort of matches can turn out a lot different than expected. Don't forget that they got two against us when we beat them 3-2 in the league this season, and, as I have said, they have a lot to show and prove.

TEAM NEWS

midfielder Dembele is back in training following a hip injury and could feature on Wednesday, while Victor Wanyama is continuing his rehabilitation from a knee problem.
Danny Rose could start as he steps up his return but Erik Lamela remains unavailable with a long-term hip complaint.

Bilic has confirmed Adrian will start in goal for West Ham but Antonio misses out due to a rib injury suffered against Brighton.

There's better news on Andy Carroll, who returns from his one-match suspension, while James Collins and Diafra Sakho are back in training.

We have a strong squad so as far as I am concerned whatever team is picked to face West Ham it will be good enough to get the result so we can move on to the next match in the competition.

Your truly, Don Scully.