Woody relishing Spurs test
29 Jan 2008 - 15:15:18
New Tottenham Hotspur defender Jonathan Woodgate believes European qualification is not out of the question after sealing his move from Middlesbrough.
Spurs are currently 11th in the table after a disastrous start to the season which resulted in the departure of former boss Martin Jol.
New coach Juande Ramos has led a turnaround in fortunes at White Hart Lane and Woodgate believes he has joined a club on the up.
The 28-year-old former Leeds United, Newcastle United and Real Madrid stopper joined Spurs for a fee believed to be around the £8million mark.
"Spurs' cup form has been good and I think we are in a false position in the league considering the quality we have," he told the club's official website.
"Hopefully we can climb the table and finish as high as we can. I don't think a European place is out of the question yet.
"We have an exceptional group of young players with a lot of experience as well.
"I'm 28 now so I've got to take on the mantle of an experienced player and I'm sure I can live up to it."