The forward scored to put Spurs 2-1 up on Sunday but a late equaliser robbed them of three points.
“Well, if I’d been really clever I’d have started him and we might have won the game. It was a great finish from Jermain but picking the team was a difficult one. Jermain and Rafa are both in good form and Newcastle are a good side, they’ve got two good central midfielders [Cheik Tioté and Cabaye] and the left‑winger [Jonás Gutiérrez] has improved a lot.”