|
|
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes sure Villarreal friendly will be great preparation for Champions League
Brazilian excited about White Hart Lane return...
29 Jul 2010 18:12:00
By Matt Monaghan
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes is sure Thursday's friendly with Villarreal will serve as great preparation for the forthcoming Champions League qualifier.
Gomes, 29, has linked up with the rest of the Spurs squad after he sat out the recent tour to the United States after his exertions with Brazil at World Cup 2010. His return has coincided with the serious preparations for the upcoming qualifying tie to reach Europe's elite club competition.
Speaking to Spurs' official website, Gomes insisted much could be learned from facing the La Liga challengers.
"It's good to be back home and playing in front of our own fans," Gomes revealed.
"They helped us a lot last season and we hope they do so again this season because they push us on so much. We need this in order to win competitions and games - we need them all the time.
|
Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
Gomes, 29, has linked up with the rest of the Spurs squad after he sat out the recent tour to the United States after his exertions with Brazil at World Cup 2010. His return has coincided with the serious preparations for the upcoming qualifying tie to reach Europe's elite club competition.
Speaking to Spurs' official website, Gomes insisted much could be learned from facing the La Liga challengers.
"It's good to be back home and playing in front of our own fans," Gomes revealed.
"They helped us a lot last season and we hope they do so again this season because they push us on so much. We need this in order to win competitions and games - we need them all the time.
"Villarreal are a great team and a good side in Europe. They have the experience of Champions League and Europa League football.
"We need to play against teams like this so we can do a good job in the Champions League, so I'm looking forward to this first game at the Lane. We hope to do a great job in front of our own fans."
Our
provides the best breaking news online and our 
football fan community is unmatched worldwide. Never miss a thing again!
| Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
| Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
| Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
| Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
| Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
|
Inside Goal.Com
-
Omission of Ferdinand & Richards bites back at Hodgson
The Manchester United man's absence from the Three Lions squad continues to dominate debate after the Chelsea defender is ruled out and Liverpool youngster called up in his place
-
Mock the Weekend: Euro 2012 a push too far for Cahill
The Three Lions can count themselves fortunate not to be clouded by Italy's off-the-field problems, while Eden Hazard fails to live up to his own billing at Wembley
-
Why England are injury-ravaged before a tournament
The absence of Gareth Barry, Frank Lampard and shows just how much club commitments take their toll on the national team as Euro 2012 looms
-
Hodgson’s headaches: How to utilise Oxlade-Chamberlain
The Arsenal starlet has proved himself capable on the big stage and effective in a number of positions for his club, but how much will he be trusted at the Euros?
-
The Premier League targets in Euro 2012 Group A
With the transfer rumour mill set to kick into a frenzy throughout this month's European Championships, Goal.com looks at which players could be heading for England this summer
