Scotland boss George Burley admits he is devastated to see Alan Hutton ruled out for five months.

Tottenham Hotspur will be without Alan Hutton for a lengthy spell after Harry Redknapp confirmed the full-back requires surgery on a foot problem.

Alan Hutton is expected to miss Tottenham’s Uefa Cup clash against NEC Nijmegen.

Harry Redknapp will be forced into a defensive shake-up for Tottenham’s UEFA Cup tie against NEC Nijmegen on Thursday. Redknapp will be without Ledley King and Alan Hutton.

Alan Hutton hopes he is approaching his best form after making his comeback for Scotland.

Alan Hutton is confident he can establish himself as a regular member of the Tottenham side.

George Burley has expressed delight at being able to recall Barry Ferguson and Alan Hutton.

Tottenham defender Alan Hutton says his error-strewn display in the 4-4 draw was down to fatigue but has vowed not to repeat those mistakes.

Tottenham defender Alan Hutton has rejected claims from Thomas Sorensen that he intentionally made contact with the Stoke City goalkeeper’s head during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at the Britannia Stadium.

Spurs defender Alan Hutton has hit back at claims by Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen that he tried to injure him in a tackle during Sunday’s clash at the Britannia.