By Mike Collett LONDON (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas has been criticized for allowing France international goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to play on despite briefly losing consciousness against Everton on Sunday. The 26-year-old keeper's head collided with Romelu Lukaku's knee in the 78th minute of their 0-0 Premier League draw at Goodison Park but a spokesman for the brain injury charity Headway said the club showed an "irresponsible and cavalier attitude" to Lloris's health by allowing him to play on. Headway spokesman Luke Griggs said: "When a player - or any individual - suffers a blow to the head that is severe enough for them to lose consciousness, it is vital they urgently seek appropriate medical attention. He should have been removed from the game immediately and taken to hospital for thorough tests and observation." Villas Boas said after the match: "He doesn't remember it so he lost consciousness.
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