Dawson extends Spurs deal

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The 23-year-old, who has only missed one Spurs game this season, agreed to prolong his current deal by a year following his impressive form since arriving from Nottingham Forest in 2005.

Dawson said: "Its really great that the club has looked to reward me with a new contract. I still had four years left on my contract so this represents a further commitment on both my and the club's behalf."

Dawson played in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Blackburn, which means Spurs need a point to qualify for the UEFA Cup for a second successive season.

"We have got everything to play for as we head into our final game of the season," he added. "Our squad has settled so well. We've got a lot of different nationalities and our fair share of jokers, the team spirit is fantastic.

"You might think we are looking for a rest but actually we've all enjoyed the season so much that, in some ways, we are sad it is coming to an end."

Boss Martin Jol added: "He is exactly the kind of player that will be part of a bright future for our club.

"I've said it before and maybe there are other contenders as well, but he is my player of the season.

"I had a problem in the centre with Anthony Gardner and Ledley King being out, but Michael Dawson is always there and I think everybody recognises the honesty in his game."