Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro has insisted that Everton will provide his team with a "hard game" when they meet in the Premier League later today.

Spurs make the trip to Goodison Park knowing that a win will move them up to second place in the table behind local rivals Arsenal.

However, Everton can also climb into the same position if they come away with the points.

"We have to push for the whole game because Everton are playing well and are a top side as well as us, so we have to win," Sandro told the club's official website.

"We have to play well again and we know it's going to be a really hard game. It's always difficult to play games away from home, and Everton will be no different. It will be hard but we are strong."

Tottenham have won four of their last six matches in the Premier League.