Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino wants to secure Europa League spot for next season so he can continue developing his young talent.

Striker Harry Kane followed the same route at the beginning of the season and his exposure to Europe's second tier club competition has seen him score 30 goals in all competitions indicating to Pochettino that it's a good competition for youngsters.

Pochettino said: "I think it's a very good competition. It was good for us because we gave opportunities to different players to play and compete during the season.

"Our challenge now is to try to win the three games to be sure we play in the next Europa League.

"This is our objective, our challenge, to bring young players from the academy. If they deserve to play, why not?"

Sixth-placed Spurs occupy England's final Europa League spot, sitting solitary point ahead of Southampton, with three fixtures remaining.