Harry - Europe a distraction

Redknapp still hoping to clinch seventh spot

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Harry - Europe a distraction

Redknapp: Mixed feelings

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Harry Redknapp has admitted he would have mixed feelings if Tottenham qualify for the Europa League.

Spurs are competing with the likes of West Ham, Fulham, Manchester City and Wigan for seventh spot in the Premier League and are currently just one point off the pace after a fine run of results.

Redknapp hopes to enjoy a strong finish to the campaign but he is also aware that playing in Europe can affect league performances.

Tottenham struggled in the Premier League earlier this season and Redknapp eventually decided to field weakened teams in the Uefa Cup.

He said: "I'd be a liar if I said it wasn't a bit of a distraction, it makes it hard in terms of league position and everything else. But your pride wants you to get there.

"From where we were it would be a terrific achievement - that is my aim now, to try to achieve that."

Midfielder Tom Huddlestone is also confident Spurs can build on Saturday's 1-0 victory over Newcastle and secure European football.

"We are one point off so things are looking up - we have to kick on," said Huddlestone.

"We're staying up which is the main thing, and now we have to push on and try to get seventh."