FA Cup gamble as Spurs turn tide against Fulham

Bentley responded with a goal two minutes into the second period, Pavlyuchenko then added a second, before Eidur Gudjohnsen completed victory over Fulham that takes Spurs to Wembley for a semi-final with Portsmouth.

Gudjohnsen applauded Redknapp's bravery, saying: “I was well happy with his last substitution because it's risky but it worked.

“It was a fantastic decision. With David getting the goal early it gave us a boost, then we pressed forward really well and that won us the game.

“It's a good squad and we're showing that in the League and cup. We have a tough run-in but we have players of good quality and I'm just pleased to be here.”

Bentley added: “It might have been my first touch and I don't think I've done that before. We came out and looked to pick the tempo up.

“That's what I tried to do and my first touch went in. We needed to put a stamp on the game, that's what the manager told us.

“We'll be confident going into the game against Portsmouth. It's a great place to play and I can't wait to be there.”

Spurs have a dress rehearsal against Portsmouth on Saturday in the Premier League, but there is concern over the fitness of two players.

Vedran Corluka left White Hart Lane on crutches, while Sebastien Bassong limped out with an ankle problem.

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