Saturday, April 20, 2013

Spurs would compete strongly in Champions League, says Tom Carroll - Tottenham & Wood Green Journal

By Ben Pearce, Tottenham reporter Saturday, April 20, 201310:50 AM Jeff Carroll believes Tottenham would be strong competitors in the Champions League should they can secure a top-four finish within their final six games. To send a link to these pages to a pal, you should be logged in. The 20-year-old has played 21 times for the Lilywhites after breaking through from the beginning of the last campaign a' with eight of his performances coming in the Europa League a and, like his senior team-mates, he is eager to check himself in Europeas elite competition. However, Andre Villas-Boasa area currently remain outside the top four, and Carroll knows they face a big test against Manchester City at White Hart Lane tomorrow. aThe dream for everybody would be to play in the Champions League, so if this team can perform it it'll be great, being a few years ago,a said Carroll. aIam certain wead participate and if we make it happen do well. aI was in the represents the [2010-11 Champions League] home games with my children, just watching, nevertheless the atmosphereas fantastic and most people enjoy European days. If we will get there It'd be good. aWeave had a few frustrating results recently however the lads all stay together and preferably on Sunday weall all have the ability to make anything. aItas a game for all of us. We realize City are a top side and itas difficult no matter what team they released. Theyave got lots of school players but points are enormous for us, and at this stage of the summer season three points would be great. aI saw City play against Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final last week-end. They enjoyed some good material and theyave got some really key players who weall need certainly to end on your day, but I understand weare good so hopefully we are able to get yourself a positive result.a enough to do Carroll also harbours international aspirations after last month winning his first cover for Englandas Under-21s, and he is eyeing a spot in Stuart Pearceas squad for this summeras European Under-21 Championship in Israel. aIave been involved with the Under-21s before but didnat manage to obtain a hat so this time it was great to be involved and to put up the clothing a that was a knowledge for me,a said Carroll. aItas a truly great tournament to be concerned in. Ideally if I get a few more games between now and the end of the summer season for Spurs Iall impress Stuart Pearce, if heas watching, and get yet another call-up.a Follow me on Twitter @BenPearceSpurs Register to leave your review 0 comments

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