Tottenham success strikes blow for English managers, says Harry Redknapp

Tottenham's victory over City ensured fourth place and there is still a chance of the north Londoners finishing third in the Premier League and grabbing automatic qualification if they beat Burnley on Sunday and rivals Arsenal lose at home to Fulham. Redknapp's personal achievement comes a week after fellow English manager Roy Hodgson guided Fulham to the Europa League final.  Related ArticlesTottenham's targetsSpurs players soak Harry RedknappTottenham must heed warnings from historyMan City 0 Tottenham 1Liverpool toast Spurs victoryWho Tottenham could face first in Champions LeagueHarry Redknapp secures place in the history booksRedknapp: Spurs win made in EnglandDebate: How will Spurs fare in the Champions League?Spurs join Euro eliteTime to get serious about RedknappMan City 0 Tottenham 1: as it happenedThe Tottenham manager said: "One or two people ridiculed me because I said there were good English coaches and there are. "If they are just given the right jobs with the right players then they can do just as good a job as anybody else, no doubt about that. "There are some terrific coaches in this country at all levels and it's a crying shame that more of them don't get the chance to manage at a bigger club." Redknapp is now 63 but has no intention of calling it a day. He added: "I don't see why I should pack in. I'm on the road at half past five every morning and I don't feel like an old man. If I wanted to walk the dogs up a beach every day I would pack it in. "I love football - if I wasn't here I would go and manage a kids' team." Redknapp's attacking 4-4-2 paid off at Eastlands and he intends to stick to his guns even though the formation has become unfashionable in the last couple of seasons. "We will be positive - I love to watch teams like the Manchester United team when they were playing with wingers and two up front, that's how I like to see the game played. "We've played some great football this year, it's been a pleasure to watch - we move the ball, pass the ball, we are a good football team. "We will have go in the Champions League. What have you got to lose, you've got to have a go." Redknapp said he hoped there could still be a place for Robbie Keane, Jamie O'Hara and Alan Hutton next season - the trio are all on loan. He added: "They are only loan players so they will come back. They are all good players and hopefully they have a part to play next season."

Source: Telegraph