Source: Daily_Mail
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp vows to carry on attacking in Champions League
In charge: Redknapp insists Spurs won't drop their attacking philosophy in the latter stages of the Champions League [LNB]Harry Redknapp insisted he would not rein Tottenham in when the Champions League resumes after watching them produce another thriller to top Group A. [LNB]Spurs finished a point clear of faltering European champions Inter Milan despite throwing away the lead three times at FC Twente to draw 3-3.[LNB] It was the latest goal-fest in what has been an unforgettable first season in the competition for Redknapp's men, who have scored freely but have conceded almost as frequently. [LNB]The Tottenham boss defended his approach, saying: 'You can't have it all ways. You either play that way or you play with one striker. We've gone for it, we have a go. [LNB]'We look to score and we look to attack teams at every opportunity. We're open. I feel we've got to play people who can score and people who can hurt teams and that's how we've approached the games. [LNB]'And, at the end of the day, we've finished top of the group. You can't say "Well they've conceded goals"; we've scored more goals than anybody. [LNB] At the double: Defoe (left) netted a brace in Tottenham's 3-3 draw[LNB]'If you want us to shut up shop, we can do that and come away and be difficult to beat and stick five across midfield. But we don't; we come away and have a go.[LNB] Asked if his philosophy was similar to that of Barcelona, who Spurs will now avoid, Redknapp added: 'I don't know if we can play like them but that would be nice.'[LNB]Redknapp was delighted to top the group, saying: 'It's a great achievement from the players to finish top of what for me was the most difficult group of the lot.[LNB]'It was important to win it because the teams that aregoing to finish top - the Barcelonas, the Real Madrids - they've wontheir groups.'[LNB] Back of the net: Defoe scores his second on his first Champions League start [LNB] And he insisted his side would be one to avoid in the last 16. 'People look at us, especially our home record - we're always dangerous at White Hart Lane,' he said. 'We've got a good squad of players. We'll give anybody a game, for sure.'[LNB]'With people like Rafael van der Vaart getting fit and coming back in as well and one or two others coming back from injury hopefully in the near future, we've got a good squad of players.[LNB]'I'm not saying we're going to win the Champions League but I think that whoever we draw, it'll be an interesting game. We've got every chance.[LNB]Spurs took to the field knowing only victory would guarantee them top spot but a draw proved enough after Inter lost 3-0 at Werder Bremen. [LNB]Jermain Defoe, who marked his first Champions League start with a double, said: 'We worked so hard to get here and you have to make the most of it. [LNB]'We've scored a lot of goals but it's also important not to concede too many so it was frustrating. [LNB] Blooper: Keeper Sander Boschker misses Wisgerhof's backpass for the opener[LNB]'We'll take each game as it comes but we're playing well and scoring goals and there are one of two injuries to come back in too. We're looking good at the moment.'[LNB]Tottenham led through a calamitous Peter Wisgerhof own goal but were pegged back by a twice-taken Denny Landzaat penalty.[LNB]The same happened when Defoe netted twice, his strikes cancelled out first by Roberto Rosales and then a Nacer Chadli free-kick.[LNB]Redknapp lost Niko Kranjcar to a hamstring strain and Jermaine Jenas to a recurrence of his calf injury - and suspension after he was booked for time-wasting coming off the field.[LNB]Redknapp joked: 'The sub wasn't ready to come on, so he fell over again.'[LNB] FC Twente 3 Tottenham 3: Defoe brace sees Spurs finish in pole position CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LIVE: FC Twente 3 Tottenham 3 - all the action as it happenedHow much? Spurs priced out in race to sign £30m-rated Bilbao striker Llorente Bale reaping rewards for patience after being told to toughen up by Redknapp [LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Jermain Defoe, Harry Redknapp, Jermaine Jenas, Niko Kranjcar Places: Barcelona
