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David Byrom

Jamie Redknapp delivers Tottenham Champions League verdict in race with Chelsea and Man United

Jamie Redknapp says Tottenham Hotspur can still make the top four despite only drawing with Manchester United on their Premier League return.

Spurs face West Ham United this evening, sat eighth, nine points off fourth-placed Chelsea after the 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Friday night.

Jose Mourinho's side led for a large part of the game before being pegged back by a late Bruno Fernandes penalty.

The game represented one big positive for Spurs with Harry Kane's return to fitness and Redknapp says the striker will be key to their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.

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He told Sky Sports: "There were some positives against United.

"At times they were comfortable.

"It was only when Paul Pogba came onto the pitch that United started to improve and really got a grip on the game, then Spurs really struggled in the last 20 minutes and they were really holding on at the end.

"The fact they got some minutes in Harry Kane is obviously important as he's coming back from injury.

"Before the shutdown, they had a lot of injuries.

"Son wasn't around, Kane wasn't around, and the big players in their team can make such a difference when they're fit.

"They can get goals and that will be the difference for Tottenham.

"Before lockdown they were really struggling for form and this is a period now where if they can get some results there's no reason why they can't still get into the top four.

"They've got to turn it round and get Kane fit as quickly as possible - you've got a great chance with him playing well."

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