Five-star Spurs close in on coveted UEFA Cup slot

MARTIN JOL forecast a battle until the final whistle on the last day of the season after his Tottenham side took a giant step towards European football with a demolition of Villa.

David O’Leary’s side, also looking to reach Europe, failed to cope with a Tottenham side who produced some scintillating attacking football.

Spurs are now ahead of Middlesbrough on goal difference in the all-important seventh place and meet them next week.