Didier Zokora is relishing the battle with Newcastle's midfield
on Saturday, should he win his place back in Tottenham's starting
line-up.
The Ivory Coast international was dropped after his mistake against
Liverpool led to Luis Garcia's winner.
Zokora has had to settle for a place on the bench in the last two
games but hopes Martin Jol will reinstate him in the starting
line-up against Newcastle.
He is particularly looking forward to the prospect of facing
Magpies midfielders Scott Parker and Nicky Butt at the
weekend.
"Parker and Butt are very strong, very aggressive and that's an
important duel in midfield," Zokora said.
"Parker is captain and a very good player, he wins the ball, he's
strong, a leader."
Zokora is well aware of the threat posed by Kieron Dyer and Obafemi
Martins, with both players scoring in the reverse fixture last
month.
"Dyer is very quick, always looking for the space and Martins is
also quick. They are a threat."
Prior to the defeat to Liverpool, Spurs had won 12 straight at
White Hart Lane, and Zokora is keen to get another home win under
their belt on Saturday.
He added: "We're playing well, we're confident at home and this is
another important game for us.
"We are confident in front of our fans and I always want to do well
for them. When we win, I go to the fans at the end of the
game."