Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas was pleased with his side's "gratifying" performance after their 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.

Daniel Sturridge's 23rd-minute equaliser earned the Blues a point after Emmanuel Adebayor's seventh-minute opener.

"Coming to Tottenham and playing this kind of football is gratifying. The character and personality we showed, and the way we adapted to new realities after injuries was fantastic to see," Villas-Boas told Sky Sports News.

"I want to see people who will die for the cause and our commitment was excellent. Even if Tottenham had won this game, our performance was very satisfying."

The draw has left Chelsea fourth in the Premier League table.

Written by
Jack Prescott