Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen insists they can beat Champions League opponents Barcelona at the Nou Camp.

Vertonghen, however, says it would be easier if Leo Messi didn't play.

“I wouldn't complain if Messi is on the bench," said the Belgium centre-half. “But with or without Messi, whatever, we need to beat them.

“Maybe it's good if Barca rest players, but we have to look at ourselves. Even if they rest players, they can put out an unbelievably strong team.

“We know we have to be top of our game. We've shown before we can beat the biggest teams in the world. We put in a great performance last year against Real and at that time they were the best team in the world.

“We need to expect Inter will beat PSV at home and we need to do the same. If they draw, we might be lucky but we'll look at ourselves first."