Woodgate to miss start of season

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp revealed on Thursday that England defender Jonathan Woodgate will miss the start of the season after flying to America for treatment on a groin injury.
Woodgate's latest injury is a major headache for Redknapp as centre-back Ledley King has not been able to take part in pre-season training due to his recurring knee injury, while fellow defender Michael Dawson has a damaged Achilles.
"All three central defenders are struggling for the start of the season in all honesty so it is not an ideal situation," Redknapp told Tottenham's website.