Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has praised Gianfranco Zola for the way he has lifted West Ham United.

Redknapp said: "They have turned it around great. Their manager was a great player, a fantastic fella who everyone in the game loves.

"No-one dislikes Zola because he is a special character.

"It's great to see him do so well. It was difficult to go there with his background as a Chelsea man but he's a professional and the fans have appreciated what he has done.

"The fans understand the game and will appreciate the type of football he is playing.

"They demand a certain type of football having been brought up on passing and what people consider playing the right way.

"They don't just kick it and hope, they play football and Zola has continued on that theme."