Spurs need to toughen up says Jonathan Woodgate

Jonathan Woodgate says Spurs need to toughen up and work harder after their opening day defeat at Middlesbrough.

Juande Ramos's side dominated possession but looked vulnerable at the back.

And the England centre-half has told his team-mates that going forward is only half the game. "We had a lot of the ball, but lost it too often and have to work harder as a team to get it back," said the Boro-born star.

"When we've got the ball we're a good team but when we haven't we have to be more compact.

"It's going to take a bit of time but let's see where we end up at the end of the season."