Tottenham's five-goal star Jermain Defoe has revealed how a change of boots inspired his amazing performance against Wigan Athletic.

Defoe revealed how he made a last-minute change of boots before his goalscoring frenzy against Wigan that sent his club back into the Barclays Premier League top four.

Spurs development coach Clive Allen, himself a prolific striker in his playing days, told Defoe to change his green boots - and the result was five goals in the 9-1 demolition at White Hart Lane.

It was Spurs' biggest victory for 32 years, since they defeated Bristol Rovers, and their biggest in the Premier League.

"I had a funny feeling before the game," Defoe said. "Adidas gave me a pair of green boots and I tried them on before the game, but Clive Allen said I couldn't wear them, so I changed them.

"They were pinkish silver ones in the end, and I go and score five."