Europa League: Udinese late show, Stoke cruise

A brilliant free-kick from Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko earned Tottenham a 1-0 win over Rubin Kazan at White Hart Lane, providing Harry Redknapp with a timely reminder of his talents after the Spurs boss had admitted he would reluctantly consider offers for the player in January. GettyImagesRoman Pavlyuchenko celebrates scoring his screamer in the Europa League • Europa League gallery The result moved the north London side top of Group A - two points ahead of PAOK Salonika, who powered past Shamrock Rovers 2-1 thanks to two moments of magic at the Toumbas Stadium. Costin Lazar's breathtaking 30-yard strike put the Greek side in control in the 12th minute and, although Karl Sheppard equalised before half-time, Vieirinha restored the hosts' lead with a spectacular