Champions League qualification would be my best achievement – Tottenham’s Redknapp

Qualifying for the Champions League would be one of Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp’s greatest achievements.

The former Portsmouth boss, who took them from relegation strugglers to FA Cup champions, believes guiding Spurs into a fourth-placed league finish and placing them in Europe’s top club competition would almost be his best managerial feat in his career.

"It would be lovely to manage in the Champions League. Just to get Tottenham there would be lovely,” Redknapp said.

"It is something I would love to do. From where we were last season to a Champions League position would be great.

"It would be a good achievement and we have a chance. At the start of the season we would have taken where we are now - still in the cup and pushing for a Champions League place.”

Redknapp did admit, however, that Tottenham’s performances of late had dropped off and he was looking more efficiency in front of goal to produce positive results.

"We couldn't have asked for more than that at the start of the year but we have thrown some points away. Everyone can do it but we really have,” he added.

“Stoke in the last minute, Hull, Wolves at home, 2-0 up at Everton with 10 minutes to go, Birmingham away, a couple of points here and there.

"We've battered teams. We murdered Hull but drew because the keeper had the day of his life. We dominated Aston Villa, much more than I expected to.

"We went to Birmingham, who had had one defeat in 12, and dominated them as well. So I can't fault the way we are playing. We just keep coming up against keepers in great form.

"You just need that break in front of goal."