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Pochettino refuses to blame Vorm for FA Cup defeat

Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino refused to blame Michel Vorm for conceding the only goal in a 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Crystal Palace at White Hart Lane.

Vorm was beaten at his near post by a powerful drive from Martin Kelly shortly before halftime in the fifth-round match at White Hart Lane on Sunday, but Pochettino claimed the goalkeeper was not at fault.

"If you analyze the action he is maybe the last player that you blame," said Pochettino, who made seven changes to the team that drew 1-1 at Fiorentina in the Europa League round of 32 on Thursday.