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Van der Vaart is first to the knockdown, and lashes a beauty into the top-right corner.

Tottenham Hotspur v FC Twente – as it happened Scott Murray 2010

Defoe looked like a player on the wane at times last season and his link-up play with Rafael van der Vaart is not as good as might be expected.

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur: Five things we learned | Daniel Taylor 2011

Defoe started on Saturday only because Rafael van der Vaart was missing through hamstring trouble.

How do Tottenham solve a striking problem like Jermain Defoe? 2011

If Van der Vaart cannot play against Bolton Defoe stands to play three times in a week, which is precisely what Redknapp is trying to avoid with his players.

Tottenham's Europa League plans ruined by Roman Pavlyuchenko injury 2011

Defending capably, Spurs were content to bide their time and wait for chances on the break and were almost gifted one when Wilson Palacios somehow got away with passing to Rafael van der Vaart in his own penalty area.

Stoke City 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur (Stoke win 7-6 on pens) | Carling Cup match report 2011

Five minutes later there was the hint of another embarrassment for De Gea when Rafael van der Vaart sensed that the Spaniard was about to dally on the ball and nipped in to stealit, only to trip his opponent as the goalkeeper stepped inside the Dutchman's lunge.

Tottenham's Brad Friedel is left naked but outshines David de Gea | Richard Williams 2011

Even Tottenham Hotspur earned €53 million in 2010, which helps to explain why Rafael Van der Vaart, a graduate of the Ajax academy, can be seen playing for Spurs in the Champions League these days.

Cruyff Plans a Total Revolution Robin van Dalen 2011

Spurs stepped up their efforts in the second half with both Van der Vaart and Livermore shooting narrowly wide, before Pavlyuchenko forced the first real save of the game with a stinging drive that Sorensen palmed over.

Stoke City 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur (Stoke win 7-6 on pens) | Carling Cup match report 2011

Spurs' forward Rafael van der Vaart has pulled out of Holland's squad to face San Marino and Finland after suffering a suspected hamstring tear in the match against Manchester City.

Unsettled Luka Modric giving Tottenham the jitters, says Ledley King 2011

Redknapp's dilemma over Defoe is shaped by the fitness of Rafael van der Vaart.

Tottenham's Europa League plans ruined by Roman Pavlyuchenko injury 2011