Hutton was out for eight months with a broken leg when with Rangers in 2005

Tottenham full-back Alan Hutton will be out for up to five months as he needs surgery on his fractured right foot.

The 23-year-old Scotland international faces a long-term spell on the sidelines, says boss Harry Redknapp.

Hutton picked up the injury at the start of the season but returned last month and played 90 minutes for Scotland against Argentina last week.

"It's quite serious, it is certainly going to be a few months. It looks like it will be long term," said Redknapp.

Hutton underwent a scan at the start of the week and Spurs have confirmed that specialists have said the defender requires surgery that will keep him sidelined for up to five months.