"Tottenham's last taste of domestic silverware came back in 2008 when Jonathan Woodgate's extra-time goal secured the League Cup. Since then, they've reached three finals - 2009, 2015, and 2021- without success, and were edged out by Liverpool in last season's semi-finals. Early exits are nothing new either; Spurs were dumped out at this stage by Nottingham Forest in 2022-23 and memorably stunned by Colchester United on penalties in 2019-20."
"We're playing against a top, top team and a top manager. Looking at their team that didn't play against Brighton every single one of them are internationals. It's going to be an almighty task. Nobody in the country will give us any hope of going there and doing anything. There's no pressure at all on us and hopefully we play our game and see how it goes."
"Still, Thomas Frank's side arrive in far stronger shape, having picked up four wins from their last six matches in all competitions. At the weekend, Tottenham showed that strength by fighting back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Brighton, while Doncaster crumbled in similar circumstances. Leading 1-0 at Wimbledon, they conceded twice in the second half to fall to a 2-1 defeat."
Tottenham enter the EFL Cup third round due to European involvement and face Doncaster Rovers at home. Doncaster reached this stage with impressive away wins over Middlesbrough and Accrington Stanley. Tottenham's last domestic trophy was the 2008 League Cup, and they have lost three subsequent finals and were eliminated in last season's semi-finals by Liverpool. Spurs have inconsistent cup history including early exits against Nottingham Forest and Colchester United. Thomas Frank's side have stronger recent form with four wins from six and recovered to draw 2-2 at Brighton after trailing. Doncaster's momentum faltered with consecutive league defeats, dropping them from play-off positions.
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