Redknapp pleased with big win

26 September 2009 18:52
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was pleased with his side's comprehensive 5-0 win over Burnley. The Spurs boss opted to start with strikers Robbie Keane and Jermain Defoe, leaving in-form Peter Crouch on the bench, but Keane produced a sublime performance to bag four goals. And Redknapp admitted it was tough to leave Crouch out of the side. "It was a difficult decision to leave Peter Crouch out today having played so fantastic against Preston," he said. "It wasn't easy, believe me, it was a very difficult decision for me. "But I decided to go with the two little 'uns as we started the season and they played well again today. Crouchy is in great form as well so it's a nice problem. "The game could have been over at half-time, we missed a couple of great opportunities to finish it off. "It was a good performance and it's been a good week for us - two great performances. Good start "We're going well, 15 points is a smashing start for us from seven games, we've just got to keep it going and see where it takes us. "Keep playing like that and the fans will enjoy the football. We're an attacking team. I thought Niko Kranjcar had a great debut today, I thought his ability on the ball was superb, he worked hard and passed it great - he's a real Tottenham player." Redknapp was quick to hail Keane's finishing in front of goal but the Spurs boss had praise for Owen Coyle's Burnley, despite the emphatic scoreline. "They pass it, they keep the ball well and they came out second half and started to pass it and it gets a bit frustrating to get the ball. "They have an extra man in midfield who can play, Alexander, who is a good passer. "They play well, they're a good team I think. But every time we went forward we look dangerous and I feel we missed a lot of good chances as well to make the score even higher."

Source: SKY_Sports