Sheffield United captain Michael Doyle accepts his side must lift their game to an even higher level if they are to pull off another upset in their two-legged Capital One Cup semi-final against Tottenham. But the Irish midfielder insists if the tie is still alive after Wednesday night's first leg at White Hart Lane, Nigel Clough's cup specialists will have "a brilliant chance" in the return leg at Bramall Lane. Clough's Sky Bet League One side have beaten West Ham and Southampton to reach the last four and if that was not enough to serve Tottenham with a big enough warning, the Blades' exploits in the FA Cup these past two seasons add extra credence to their latest challenge.
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Club captain wants to bring the tie back to Bramall Lane very much alive
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Sheffield United beat West Ham and Southampton earlier in the tournament
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Michael Doyle tasted defeat in semi-final against Hull last season
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Ryan Flynn, Ben Davies and James Wallace could miss the game
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