Tottenham midfielder Erik Lamela says the players are focused on clinching Europa League qualification.

Spurs welcome Leicester to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday before a final day trip to Crystal Palace, needing two wins to ensure European football next season.

“We know that we have to play in the Europa League," Lamela told Sky Sports. “It is very important for the club, for the fans and for the players. For everyone here.

“[Mourinho] is doing a good job. Since he arrived, the team is improving in a lot of aspects. He is pushing the team in the right way and in the right direction."

The 28-year-old also heaped praise on fellow Argentine Lo Celso, whose impressive performances earned him a permanent contract after initially signing on loan.

"We are together almost all the time," Lamela said. "He gives us a lot of things on the pitch.

"He has so much potential and he is young as well. I hope for him and the club that he can play a long time here."