Emmanuel Adebayor of Tottenham Hotspur has a shot at goal against Sunderland during their English Premier League soccer match at White Hart Lane, London, January 17, 2015. REUTERS/Andrew Winning
LONDON (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor was restored to the starting lineup as captain against Sheffield United in their League Cup semi-final on Wednesday but left the pitch to a chorus of boos from the home fans.
The controversial Togo forward lasted 65 minutes of his side's unconvincing 1-0 first leg win at White Hart Lane before being replaced by Spaniard Roberto Soldado, another of the club's international pedigree forwards struggling for form.
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