Modric can fire Tottenham into the Champions League, insists Kranjcar

02 March 2010 12:55
Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar has insisted Spurs can qualify for the Champions League, and thinks fellow Croatia midfielder Luka Modric is the key.[LNB]Spurs have been hit by a recent spate of injuries, including Aaron Lennon, Jermaine Jenas, David Bentley and Ledley King. But the return of Modric has given Harry Redknapp a timely boost as the season enters its business end.[LNB]And Kranjcar says there is enough belief in the squad to carry them over the Premier League finishing line in fourth place, especially with playmaker Modric back on form after breaking his leg last year.[LNB] Timely boost: Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric (left) is back in form[LNB]Kranjcar said: 'Every injured player who is out for three or fourmonths obviously needs time to get settled in. He's going to have upsand downs in the remaining games, but I think he's coming back to fullfitness. [LNB] 'I think at the beginning of the season we'd all be happy to be in the position we are at this point. [LNB][LNB]'We've got nothing to fear, we have a lot of self-belief. We believein the quality of the team and we believe we can achieve good things.'[LNB] Arsenal leapfrog Chelsea in rich list as United are toppled by Spanish giantsEXCLUSIVE: Capello courts Ledley King to shore up England backlineMissing man Donovan issued apology after howler at Spurs, admits ArtetaTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

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