"I don't think the standard is as good as it has been, " said Jonathan Woodgate, the Stoke defender.

WSJ: England Awaits Stuttering Finale

Redknapp restored Jonathan Woodgate to his starting line-up, but lost captain Ledley King because of his long-standing knee injury.

BBC: Arsenal 4-4 Tottenham

Spurs are already without the services of centre-backs Michael Dawson and Jonathan Woodgate with Achilles and groin injuries respectively.

BBC: Spurs suffer Modric injury blow