Tottenham Hotspur striker
Jermain Defoe is confident the
club will go further in the Champions League this season than
fierce rivals Arsenal.
Spurs managed a top-four finish last term, enabling them to
compete in Europe’s premier club competition and Defoe believes
they can achieve more than the Gunners in the tournament.
“If we can get past the play-off qualifier, I honestly think we
will go further in the Champions League than Arsenal,” he said.
“No disrespect to Arsenal,
because they have a good record in the Champions League and for
them it’s become part of the furniture, part of their regular
season, it’s the norm.
“But I can’t wait to experience the buzz around White Hart Lane
on European nights, the place will be absolutely rocking.
“I do believe, if we can make that first step, that we will be
contenders. We’ve got the squad, younger players like
Gareth Bale have come on a
bundle since we were last in Europe, and the gaffer would love to
show what he can do as a manager in Europe.
“Harry was the top English manager in the Premier League last
season, and there’s no reason why he can’t be successful in the
Champions League.”
