Redknapp sets sights on top four

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp insisted his side could qualify for the Champions League after Luka Modric returned to inspire their latest victory.

Croatia midfielder Modric and England forward Jermain Defoe were on target in a 2-0 London derby win over West Ham at White Hart Lane on Monday that lifted Spurs into the top four of the English Premier League.

If they stay there until the end of the current campaign, Spurs will play in the Champions League. Their present position represents a fantastic revival for Spurs, given they were in a battle against relegation when Redknapp arrived from top-flight rivals Portsmouth at the end of last year.