Source: SKY_Sports
Redknapp issues challenge
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has urged his fringe players to make the most of their opportunity to shine against Everton.[LNB] Redknapp will rotate his squad for the Carling Cup clash on Tuesday but he still has high hopes for a long run in the competition.[LNB]The likes of Roman Pavlyuchenko, Gareth Bale, David Bentley and Alan Hutton are all set to start at White Hart Lane and Redknapp wants them to press their claims for more regular inclusion.[LNB]"It's a good opportunity for them to play," stated Redknapp.[LNB]"When the chance comes they have to take it and stake a claim for a place."[LNB]Redknapp maintains that it is not disrespectful for him to make changes as he would desperately love Spurs to reach the final for a third successive year.[LNB]"We take it seriously, but I have to play other lads that need a game and are working hard at the training ground every day," he explained.[LNB]"They need to get a game or two in them. They played well in the previous rounds at Doncaster and Preston. [LNB]"Everyone else will be doing the same this week too - if you look at Arsenal or Liverpool's game on Wednesday it won't bear much resemblance to Sunday. You still want to win every game, so I will have a good team.[LNB]"We've been to the final for the last two years and we want to go back. We have a chance in this and the FA Cup."[LNB]European importanceTottenham are not involved in European competition this season and Redknapp accepts he has had more time to work towards each match.[LNB]However, he insists it is essential for Spurs to qualify for either the Europa League or UEFA Champions League next term.[LNB]"You want European football - it's important for everyone," he said.[LNB]"But when you're not in it, it gives you more time to rest and prepare for the league games.[LNB]"It can be very difficult with lots of competitions, but Fulham did well last week."[LNB]
