Zola happy with squad

22 August 2009 13:08
Gianfranco Zola would not exchange his West Ham players for those at Tottenham and even insists he would keep his side over any other in world football. Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has four international strikers at his disposal ahead of Sunday's encounter at Upton Park while the Hammers only have Carlton Cole to lead the line, a situation they are seeking to rectify in the transfer window. For all Spurs' playing riches, however, Zola would not exchange any of the clubs' players. He said: "I'm not jealous of Harry Redknapp. I do respect and admire him, he has done a great job, but I wouldn't change my team with any other team. "To make it clear I wouldn't even change my team with Real Madrid or Barcelona - maybe! I like my players and I trust them. They are improving, working hard and doing everything to be successful. I admire these qualities in players." Zola added: "I've been very impressed with Tottenham, they are a wonderful team. In my opinion they are as good as the top four and they will certainly be competing with them until the end of the season. But don't forget that they have spent £60million this summer."

Source: Eurosport