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Sunderland's O'Neill full of praise for Tottenham's Redknapp

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has heaped praise on this weekend's opponent Harry Redknapp.

Tottenham host the Black Cats on Sunday and ahead of the clash, new Sunderland boss O'Neill has praised Redknapp for the job he has done at White Hart Lane in the past few years.

"Harry has done wonderfully well since taking over that club," O'Neill told his club's official website.

"They were struggling a bit at the time and he has done remarkably well.

"Tottenham thoroughly deserved to play in the Champions' League last season. They have a team full of quality players.

"Harry has built an exceptional team there, so well done to him."

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