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Champions focus from Bent

27 Jul 2007 - 10:15:30

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Tottenham Hotspur's new record signing, Darren Bent, believes that the White Hart Lane club can break into the top four in the Premier League next season.

The 23-year-old England international joined Spurs for £16.5million from Charlton Athletic earlier this summer and is looking forward to exciting times with the north London outfit.

He told the club's official magazine: "I believe Spurs have a real opportunity to break into the top four. There's no reason why we can't catch the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool.

"When you look at the squad we have and the players coming in, we can definitely compete at that level, which is what makes this season coming so exciting. I came here because I want to be a part of it.

"The Champions League is the real target. That's where the best teams in the world play and I genuinely believe Tottenham will get into that bracket.

"I also have a lot of respect for Martin Jol. He's got some fantastic methods, some good tactics and he seems to get the best out of players, so there is no doubting he knows what he's talking about.

"A lot of people have commented on what I cost because it's obviously a big fee. But the way I see it, it's not really anything to do with me.

"My job is just to go out there and do the best I can."