Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon will be forced to miss tonight's North London derby with Arsenal after breaking down at training.

The 22-year old speedster has been out of action since December with a groin problem but after returning to training last week, he hurt himself in practice earlier this week and there now must be doubts about his chances to make England's World Cup squad.

"He trained yesterday and had a bit of a setback again," confirmed Spurs boss Harry Redknapp.

"Hopefully he'll be fit for the World Cup - I hope he's fit to play for Tottenham first and foremost.

"He's sore again. He's come out in training and felt a bit sore after. So I don't know.

"We just have to keep our fingers crossed but it's been a long time."