Rafa has been widely reported as 75% fit and in with a chance of facing Villa. But this evening, the man himself has revealed via twitter that he's fit and ready to play. Van der Vaart, who scored a brace in the win against Villa last time the sides met in December, and has seven goals in 11 appearances this season.

Scott Parker. Man. Beast. Legend.
Scott Parker doesn't sleep, he waits...There is no theory of evolution, just a list of animals Scott Parker allowed to live.Giraffes were created when Scott Parker uppercutted a horseM.C. Hammer learned the hard way that Scott Parker can touch this.When the boogeyman goes to bed at night he checks his closet for Chuck Norris, Chuck checks his for Joe Jordan and Joe Jordan checks his for Scott ParkerScott Parker can slam a revolving doorScott Parker was once stabbed by a knife.

Nash break

I have long developed an extraordinary capacity to completely switch off from Arsenal during international breaks. I practically went into hibernation the moment the final whistle blew against West Brom and it's only now that I'm kicking my cocoon open so I can peer out.

I admit that I'm not the biggest fan of the English national team (Terry, Cole, Rooney... do I need to go on?), but yesterday's win over Spain was stunning. The performance was far from beautiful but at the end of the day, Fabio Capello and his side, which was missing many stars, were able to get the job done, beating the world champions at Wembley Stadium.

Two of our top players this season, Parker and Walker talk about topics such as Spurs's & England's form, the recent NLD and the upcoming game against Spain. Good luck lads, you'll need it. Also, please don't get injured. We've already lost Rafael Van der Hamstring for an unspecified amount of time, let's keep the injuries to a minimum this international break yeah?

England is a great place for football. Yes, we all know that and their domestic structure is all too awesome, that's why we love it. But, internationally the English team and its players look nothing like their premier league avatar, instead they look like a bunch of boys in tutus who play Sunday morning football.

I could write any old nonsense in this first bit, given the sheer sauciness of the post's meat. What do you mean it's all nonsense anyway? Well. I am shocked. Shocked and appalled. Okay, you've got a point. But if you can ignore that for a second and the rather delicious prize we've got on offer, we'll first try and wade through some of the Hotspur related news that might've unearthed itself over the last day or so.

The international break has come at an opportune time for Newcastle United as injuries to the squad begin to mount up. I think we all knew that a potential Achilles Heel for us has been the onset of injuries as the season progresses. It is of course a problem for any of the teams that [...]

The international break has come at an opportune time for Newcastle United as injuries to the squad begin to mount up. I think we all knew that a potential Achilles Heel for us has been the onset of injuries as the season progresses. It is of course a problem for any of the teams that [...]

So, what have we missed in the past week or so?

• Tottenblog Hotspur is running a competition to win a new COYS Spurs Shirt. Click here to enter.

• William Gallas met Snoop Dogg during a gig in London...

• Robin van Persie, following his statement, that "he believes in Arsenal" has put his five bedroom house in Goffs Oak up for sale.

***** = Catastrophic
**** = A "Big Blow"
*** = Quite Frustrating
** = Minor Irritation
* = Who?
England (Friday)
Scott Parker - ***** - Currently anchoring the midfield.
Kyle Walker - **** - Just broken into the starting XI and is looking good.

1. Find Abou Diaby
He's gone missing. Injurepol have been alerted but there is still no sign of our no-minutes-on-the-pitch midfielder. If spotted, feel free to approach him. He's completely harmless.

2. Avoid what Denilson's been drinking
Six appearances for Sao Paolo, three red cards.

Friday, 3rd June 2001
Croatia 2 v Georgia 1
Niko Krancjar...Suspended
Vedran Corluka...Survived
Luka Modric...Survived
Stipe Pletikosa...Did not play
Belarus 1 v France 1
Younes Kaboul...Did not play
Saturday, 4th June 2011
Russia v Armenia
Roman Pavlyuchenko
England v Switzerland
Peter Crouch
Kyle Walker
Macedonia v Rep of Ireland
Robbie Keane
Brazil v Netherlands
Sandro
South Africa v Egypt
Stephen Pienaar
Cameroon v Senegal
Sebastian Bassong
Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Sunday, 5 June 2011
England U21 v Norway U21
Danny Rose
Fingers crossed Spurs Fans.

Friday, 3rd June 2001
Croatia 2 v Georgia 1
Niko Krancjar...Suspended
Vedran Corluka...Survived
Luka Modric...Survived
Stipe Pletikosa...Did not play
Belarus 1 v France 1
Younes Kaboul...Did not play
Saturday, 4th June 2011
Russia v Armenia
Roman Pavlyuchenko
England v Switzerland
Peter Crouch
Kyle Walker
Macedonia v Rep of Ireland
Robbie Keane
Brazil v Netherlands
Sandro
South Africa v Egypt
Stephen Pienaar
Cameroon v Senegal
Sebastian Bassong
Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Sunday, 5 June 2011
England U21 v Norway U21
Danny Rose
Fingers crossed Spurs Fans.