Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has admitted that the team performed sluggishly during their 0-0 draw at home to Crystal Palace.

Spurs' erratic form at White Hart Lane continued on Saturday with a stalemate against their London rivals in the Premier League.

Despite dropping more points in their quest for European qualification, Lloris has urged his teammates to keep working hard.

"It was a tough game and we expected that," the Frenchman told the club's official website. "Crystal Palace were strong but we couldn't find a solution, we didn't create space and we were a bit slow with the ball. We felt that the game could turn quickly but in the end it's a draw and we have to keep believing and keep working."

Tottenham are back in Europa League action on Thursday when they face Besiktas in Turkey.

Written by
Jack Prescott