"Sometimes you think 'what is normal'. We are engrossed in this football world. When events like that transpire, you think 'hold on a minute' and get a different perspective. Harry Redkanpps men have had a difficult time in this competition with only managing a draw away a Stevenage. Ever since the speculation that the Spurs boss is leaving to be the next England manager in the summer, Tottenham seem to be having a tough time in all competitions. Redknapp said : "It is important for us. We want to get to Wembley, firstly for the semi with Chelsea and then all the way to the final. The FA Cup is a big thing for this club. We would be desperately disappointed if we did not reach the semi-final now."
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Both managers are likely to shake things up in this game, with Aaron Lennon looking to return after being injured. Harry Redknapp will also be weighing up whether to play Defoe, especially with a great record in this competition so far. Spurs might have to cope with defender Ledley King after he missed the 0-0 draw at the weekend against London rivals Chelsea. The home side will also have to do without Dawson, Gomes and Huddlestone after they are still out with injuries. Bolton manager, Owen Coyle is likely to field a similar team which managed a draw against Spurs in the original tie of this fixture. Whilst Coyle with have to pick a side not including Young Lee, Mears, Gardner and Holden. Tottenham Team: Cudicini, Walker, King, Nelsen, Assou-Ekotto, Modric, Livermore, Parker, Bale, Adebayor, Van der Vaart. Subs: Friedel, Kaboul, Saha, Giovani, Defoe, Kranjcar, Rose. Bolton Team: Bogdan, Alonso, Boyata, Knight, Ricketts, Reo-Coker, Mark Davies, Pratley, Eagles, Klasnic, Miyaichi. Subs: Jaaskelainen, Sanli, Petrov, Kevin Davies, Ngog, Ream, Vela. Referee: Howard Webb.