Southern Daily Echo

Bednarek (knee) and Ramsdale (finger) have been absent for four Premier League matches, in which Saints have shipped 10 goals and won one point.

Jhon Duran marked his first Premier League start of the season with the winner to earn Aston Villa a 1-0 victory over Saints on Saturday.

Martin’s struggling side have taken just one point away from St Mary’s and their miserable run continued as they failed to register a shot on target all game.

They take on Spurs, who sit 11th in the Premier League after defeat at AFC Bournemouth and are hoping to be boosted by the return of the key duo.

Speaking after the match at Villa Park, Martin said: "I think both of them will be back. I expect Jan definitely and Rambo I hope will be back.

"It'll make a big difference. They've been big losses for us this month, So yeah, fingers crossed they'll both be back against Spurs."

Alex McCarthy was in net for the 3-2 defeat to Liverpool but is suffering from a knee concern and Joe Lumley has started each of the last three fixtures

Saints have also been without Adam Lallana and Paul Onuachu but Martin did not deliver an update on the status of the injured pair.

Will Smallbone is nearing a return but is targeting the festive fixtures and will miss the visit of Ange Postecoglu's Spurs - which has been given a 7pm kick-off.

The England youth international has joined Spurs on a three-year deal after deciding to allow her Saints contract to expire.

Morris, 21, explained that she felt now was the right time to take the next step in her career having spent her entire career up to now at Saints Women.

In her first interview as a Spurs player, Morris explained that she is excited to test herself in a new environment.

She said: “Being at the Hampshire centre of excellence before it transferred to being the Southampton RTC was massive.

“I can’t thank Southampton enough for everything they’ve done to help me get to this point. I’m a WSL player with Spurs now. Spurs are a massive club and I can’t wait to get going.

“From a young age, my sister was into football. My competitive side came in so I wanted to do it as well.

“I fell in love with the sport. I’m really grateful that I get to live my dream as a professional footballer. This is my first time moving clubs so I’m excited to be in a new environment.”

A significant event took place at The Dell on February 28, 1948, when Tottenham Hotspur visited to compete in an FA Cup sixth round