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04-02-2010, 07:37 PM
Source: Sky Sports
Peter Crouch admits that there is a sense among the Tottenham squad that they can end the club's almost 20-year wait for glory in the FA Cup.
Spurs last lifted the world-famous trophy in 1991 and have not even reached the final since that time.
But Wednesday's impressive 3-1 win in their fourth-round replay at League One title-chasing Leeds has built optimism around the North London club.
With capital rivals Arsenal, and fellow big-hitters Manchester United and Liverpool, having already been eliminated, Tottenham's chances have also been given a boost.
That fact is not lost on Crouch and, although a place in the UEFA Champions League is also a target, the striker has labelled the FA Cup a 'priority', saying: "We're not stupid.
"We know a lot of the big teams have been knocked out and it's a great chance for someone to do well, get to the final, maybe even win it, so we've got to be there or thereabouts.
Quality
"We've got enough quality to go on a good run. It's been a while for Tottenham and I think this is probably the best squad of players for a long, long time.
"We've got a good chance of having a good run. We've all got that belief that we can do well this year. There's no limit to what we can achieve.
"On our day we can beat anyone and we'll be looking to make sure we do as well as we can in the league but the FA Cup is certainly a priority."
Tottenham forward Jermain Defoe scored a hat-trick at Elland Road to allow his side to progress, but the England international also missed several chances in West Yorkshire.
Crouch, though, believes that his strike partner's ability to score three goals on what had previously been a frustrating night is a measure of self-confidence.
"He's never going to let that affect him," said Crouch. "He's a top-class player and he's a goalscorer and he's going to keep getting in there and getting in there even if he misses and misses."
Peter Crouch admits that there is a sense among the Tottenham squad that they can end the club's almost 20-year wait for glory in the FA Cup.
Spurs last lifted the world-famous trophy in 1991 and have not even reached the final since that time.
But Wednesday's impressive 3-1 win in their fourth-round replay at League One title-chasing Leeds has built optimism around the North London club.
With capital rivals Arsenal, and fellow big-hitters Manchester United and Liverpool, having already been eliminated, Tottenham's chances have also been given a boost.
That fact is not lost on Crouch and, although a place in the UEFA Champions League is also a target, the striker has labelled the FA Cup a 'priority', saying: "We're not stupid.
"We know a lot of the big teams have been knocked out and it's a great chance for someone to do well, get to the final, maybe even win it, so we've got to be there or thereabouts.
Quality
"We've got enough quality to go on a good run. It's been a while for Tottenham and I think this is probably the best squad of players for a long, long time.
"We've got a good chance of having a good run. We've all got that belief that we can do well this year. There's no limit to what we can achieve.
"On our day we can beat anyone and we'll be looking to make sure we do as well as we can in the league but the FA Cup is certainly a priority."
Tottenham forward Jermain Defoe scored a hat-trick at Elland Road to allow his side to progress, but the England international also missed several chances in West Yorkshire.
Crouch, though, believes that his strike partner's ability to score three goals on what had previously been a frustrating night is a measure of self-confidence.
"He's never going to let that affect him," said Crouch. "He's a top-class player and he's a goalscorer and he's going to keep getting in there and getting in there even if he misses and misses."