Champions League crucial to keep stars – Bale

Spurs are third, a point ahead of Arsenal in the race for the Champions League.

“People have pointed out what could happen if we don’t get back into the Champions League, but look what might happen if we do. We don’t want to be losing players like Luka [Modric] in the summer, but if we get Champions League football there’ll be no problem keeping the squad together. I have no doubt about that. We know what’s at stake, but there’s no panic.”