Huddlestone red card overturned

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5 September 2012-PA Sport

Tom Huddlestone has won his fight to get his red card in Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League game against Norwich City rescinded.

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The Football Association announced midfielder Huddlestone's claim for wrongful dismissal in his side's 1-1 draw had been upheld and withdrew his three-match ban.

Spurs contested the straight red card shown to the 25-year-old by referee Mark Halsey for a tackle on Jonny Howson late in the game.

It was Huddlestone's first appearance for more than a year as he came off the bench at White Hart Lane.

The midfielder has been plagued by ankle problems and a loan move to Stoke City broke down over concerns about a medical.

His bid to prove his fitness would not have been helped by a suspension that would have included games against Reading and Queens Park Rangers, and a Capital One Cup clash at Carlisle United.