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Van der Vaart eyes Wembley shot

ESPN staff
March 13, 2012
Rafael van der Vaart is desperate to play at Wembley © PA Photos
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Rafael van der Vaart is desperate for Tottenham to win their FA Cup clash against Bolton on Saturday after missing the chance to play at Wembley last month.

The Netherlands international was set to face England in a rearranged friendly fixture in February - the original fixture in August was postponed for safety reasons after rioting across London.

However, the former Real Madrid midfielder was forced to withdraw with an ankle injury, and is now hoping to make it third time lucky in his bid to step out at Wembley for the first time.

Spurs face Bolton on Saturday in front of the ESPN cameras, and victory would see Harry Redknapp's side into the last four for the second time in three seasons.

"Wembley is a special stadium and because I missed the friendly against England I've never played there," Van der Vaart told the club's official website. "It's always difficult in the FA Cup, but we will play at home against Bolton so we'll be strong and we have a good chance of making the semi-finals and playing at Wembley."

Although Spurs beat Bolton 3-0 at White Hart Lane earlier this season, Van der Vaart insists his side will be taking nothing for granted against a side that are fighting for their lives at the bottom of the Premier League table.

"It won't make a difference on Saturday," he said. "It's a separate game and we have to win, we don't want a replay."

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