Redknapp – Miracles can happen

Redknapp: Staying upbeat despite the uphill task ahead of his side

Harry Redknapp refuses to give up on Tottenham’s European chances despite trailing Real Madrid 4-0 on aggregate.

Spurs have been all-but written off after a nightmare quarter-final first leg in the Bernabeu, conceding four goals and playing the majority of the game with 10 men after Peter Crouch was red carded.

Redknapp has been forced to lift a squad that is set to be bolstered on Wednesday night by the return of Aaron Lennon, a late withdrawal in the Spanish capital.

“I’d take penalties, we’ve been practicing.”

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The veteran boss is looking to take inspiration from great European comebacks from the past, including his side’s own exploits this term, as he looks to take the fight to Jose Mourinho’s men.

“It’s a fantastic game to look forward to. Obviously we’d like to be in position where we are a lot closer to them,” said Redknapp.

Miracle

“The first leg didn’t go our way for reasons we’ve all seen and we all know.

“We are in a situation where everybody feels the tie is over. It will take a miracle but miracles can happen.

“But it is a great game to look forward to, the last eight of the Champions League playing Real Madrid, so I’m sure all the fans are looking forward to it and so are the players

“Aaron Lennon trained this morning, he feels better so he should be okay. He is available tomorrow.

“We go into it and give it our best shot that’s all we can do. Hopefully play very very well and make a real game of it tomorrow.

“I’d take penalties, we’ve been practicing.”