Source: SKY_Sports
Redknapp relieved with win
// 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();} Harry Redknapp hailed a 'terrific' Tottenham performance following the 5-1 Carling Cup victory over Preston.[LNB] Redknapp made several changes for the match at Deepdale but Spurs avoided an upset thanks to a devastating attacking display.[LNB]Peter Crouch scored a hat-trick and there were also goals for Jermain Defoe and Robbie Keane, much to the delight of Redknapp.[LNB]"It was a terrific result for us, I though this was a very tough draw for us and people were tipping this as a possible upset," Redknapp told Sky Sports.[LNB]"It was a difficult match but we put it to bed and to score five goals away from home is a terrific performance."[LNB]Irvine reactionPreston manager Alan Irvine was left to admit there was a huge gulf in terms of finishing after his side squandered a number of glorious chances, with recalled Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes also in fine form.[LNB]Irvine said: "We had a lot of chances and a lot of attempts at goal. [LNB]"Their goalkeeper made some very good saves and we probably wasted some very good chances, maybe better chances than the ones they scored with.[LNB]"But maybe that is the difference, the quality of their front players is there for everyone to see."[LNB]
