Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp insists Niko Kranjcar is in his plans.

The Croatia midfielder has struggled for regular action in the last 18 months.

Redknapp said: "Niko's a great player and a great guy, very polite, but the guy just has no luck.

"I don't want him to leave the club - he was fantastic last season - but we've got Gareth Bale out on the left of midfield.

"Believe me, he'll be back in the team. I don't know when, but he will be back."

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