Redknapp inspired by spirit of ’61

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp insists his side have the belief to challenge the Barclays Premier League top four after victory over West Ham yesterday ensured their best start to a season since winning the double 1961.

Redknapp refused to compare his current crop to Spurs’ celebrated team from nearly half a century ago, although he feels his side have a chance of creating their own history and pushing for their place in the Champions League.

After falling behind to Carlton Cole’s spectacular opener at Upton Park, Jermain Defoe and Aaron Lennon took advantage of errors from Gianfranco Zola’s men to maintain Spurs’ 100% start to the campaign.