Source: Daily_Mail
Redknapp fears Spurs Euro distraction but can't resist pushing for seventh spot
Harry Redknapp says it would be a fantastic achievement if Tottenham qualify for Europe this season - even though he admits a place in the revamped Europa League would be a distraction.
Spurs are just a point off seventh place, which will be good enough for a place in the successor to the UEFA Cup.
Redknapp had to juggle a relegation battle and a fight for silverware on two fronts since arriving at the club six months ago, with Europe the least important of his priorities.
The Spurs boss will also be aware the last time the club challenged for a place in the top four their focus was solely on the league, having been knocked out of domestic trophies at the first hurdles three years ago.
Nontheless, he is still focused on securing another Continental trip.
'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,' he said. 'But your pride wants you to get there.
