Revealed: The last Tottenham starting XI to win at Anfield FOURTEEN years ago… as Spurs bid to hold off Liverpool to book Carabao Cup final spot

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By SAM BROOKES

Tottenham are just 90 minutes away from reaching the Carabao Cup final and moving one step closer to ending their 17-year wait for a trophy.

But they have a major obstacle to overcome tonight – Liverpool at Anfield.

Spurs hold a 1-0 advantage from the first leg of their semi-final, but their record at Anfield is a wretched one.

They have only won twice at the iconic Merseyside stadium in the Premier League era, with their last victory coming all the way back in May 2011.

But who played in that famous win, as Harry Redknapp’s men secured a 2-0 triumph over Kenny Dalglish’s side?

Well, it was Carlo Cuducini who took the gloves and he managed to keep an impressive clean sheet.

Luka Modric scored a penalty when Tottenham last won at Anfield in May 2011

Rafael van der Vaart also got on the scoresheet in a 2-0 victory

Hary Redknapp’s side got the better of Kenny Dalglish’s men in the final weeks of the 2010-11 season

He was ably supported by a back four that consisted of Younes Kaboul and Danny Rose on the flanks, with Michael Dawson and club captain Ledley King at the heart of the defence.

The midfield proved to be the difference in the game as Rafael van der Vaart and Luka Modric both got on the scoresheet.

They played in a central midfield three either side of Brazilian enforcer Sandro, while Aaron Lennon and Steven Pienaar operated on the wings.

TOTTENHAM XI THAT BEAT LIVERPOOL IN 2011

Cuducini; Kaboul, Dawson, King, Rose; Lennon, Modric, Sandro, Van Der Vaart, Pienaar; Crouch

It was left to Peter Crouch – returning to his former club – to lead the line.

And Redknapp’s tactics worked a treat as Van Der Vaart put the visitors head inside nine minutes before Modric converted a penalty in the 56th minute to wrap up all three points. 

The result lifted Spurs above Liverpool in the league table heading into the final weeks of the campaign, and Tottenham went on to finish four points ahead of the Reds in fifth place. 

The current Premier League table suggests there is a much wider gap between the two teams now, with Liverpool 29 points ahead of their rivals as they bid for a 20th league title.

Tottenham will also have to cope without a number of first team stars tonight, with Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, James Maddison and Brennan Johnson all currently sidelined.

Ledley King (left) and Michael Dawson (right) ensured Tottenham kept a clean sheet

Pepe Reina was beaten twice as Tottenham leapfrogged Liverpool in the Premier League table

Ange Postecoglou will have to defy history to lead Tottenham to the Carabao Cup final

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But they stepped up last month to win the first leg, and a similar performance could be enough to book their place at Wembley.

Newcastle await in the final after seeing off Arsenal in the other semi-final, and Tottenham may fancy their chance against the Magpies after avoiding another north London derby.

But they must first focus on beating Liverpool, and history proves that will be a formidable task. 

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Revealed: The last Tottenham starting XI to win at Anfield FOURTEEN years ago… as Spurs bid to hold off Liverpool to book Carabao Cup final spot

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