I'll halt Torres to prove I'm still No1, says Robbo

The Dutchman was only spared the humiliation of losing the second leg of Tottenham's UEFA Cup first-round tie at Anorthosis Famagusta by Robbie Keane equaliser in the 78th minute.

Spurs never risked missing out on a place in the group stages as they led 6-1 from the first leg, but the opposition had rested a number of first-choice players as they play the Cyprus league leaders AEK Larnaca on Monday.

Robinson, blamed for two of Aston Villa's goals in Monday's 4-4 Premier League draw, only played to get the confidence of a clean sheet before the trip to Liverpool on Sunday, but that hope evaporatedwhen Fabiano put the home side in front on 54 minutes. The former Leeds keeper has come under increasing criticism of late but he is not daunted at facing one of the Premier League's best strikers six days before the first of two crucial European Championship qualifiers for England.

Robinson said: "It's the best thing for me to be facing Torres and Dirk Kuyt next. It doesn't come any tougher than Liverpool or Manchester United away. I know we are in for a tough game, but it gives me the chance to show what I can do.

"I know as the England keeper I will get more harsh criticism than anyone else. But I have a good family around me and people whose opinions matter to me most. I'm a strong character and have been on learning curve the last 12-18 months and will continue to be so.

"I had hoped to get a clean sheet against Famagusta, but their goal took a deflection after another player had practically caught the ball - that's the way it's going for me."

The sentiment that luck is against him won't be lost on Jol, who is in serious danger of finally being sacked next week if he tastes defeat at Anfield.

Spurs are in the bottom three with just six points from eight games and the board were set to act when Aston Villa went 4-1 up at White Hart Lane on Monday, only for them to grant a stay of execution when a late fight secured a point.

But the patience of chairman Daniel Levy is running out and another loss could see the club go bottom of the league. Jol said: "I'm used to the talk about my future, I have to cope with it. It's been going on for the last six or seven weeks."

If Jol does go Tottenham will have to pay a heavy price as the Dutchman has a clause in his contract promising him £5.2m in compensation.

It was believed that Jol would receive around £4m due to the near two years left on his contract. But Standard Sport understands a deal was struck between Jol and Spurs 18 months ago when Newcastle and Ajax were interested in him.

Tottenham inserted a clause in his contract demanding they be paid £5.2m in compensation by any club that prised the 51-year-old away.

A source close to Jol confirmed that his agent Mino Raiola ensured the package worked both ways and that he would receive the same sum should Spurs end his reign prematurely.