Van der Vaart rules out Spurs exit

Reports have suggested that Van der Vaart would try to engineer a move for Champions League football.

Van der Vaart said: “We always want to play in Europe. It is good to have the experience from the Europa League and it would be a nice title to win.

“I like to be playing every two or three days. Of course I want to be playing in the Champions League.

“But I have only been here one year. I have enjoyed my year and we will see what next season will bring.

“It’s really important to be in Europe. You saw this season that being in the Champions League has helped us.

“It is so important for players and that’s why we want to win our final game against Birmingham.”