Crouch keen to face top opposition

Crouch keen to face top opposition

Published Aug. 25, 2010 9:15 p.m. ET

Crouch hit three of Spurs' four unanswered goals against Young Boys at White Hart Lane to secure a 6-3 aggregate win and guarantee them their place in the lucrative first round proper. Jermain Defoe scored the other as the hosts erased memories of their defeat in Bern last week, leaving Crouch unconcerned by the quality of opposition now facing his side. "This is massive, we played extremely well and we deserved the bonus of Champions League football," Crouch told ITV1. "That's why we worked so hard last season. We want massive games. We want Real Madrid and Inter Milan. "You don't know how good you are until you play against the best." Defoe, who is set for an injury lay-off after postponing an operation to take part in the match, added: "All the hard work we put in last season has paid off now. This means the world to us. "It's all about Champions League football. We know we can play on this stage."

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