Brad Friedel, Tottenham Hotspur

Brad Friedel insists the club will bounce back from the disappointment of missing out on Europe’s elite competition

Tottenham star Brad Friedel has promised that there will be no hangover after Chelsea destroyed Spurs’ Champions League dreams.

The Blues, who finished sixth to Tottenham’s fourth, relegated the north Londoners to the Europa League by triumphing against Bayern Munich to qualify as reigning champions.

“It was destiny that his last kick for Chelsea would win them the cup. I turned away from the TV because I knew what was going to happen,” Friedel said.

“But I can assure you there won’t be a hangover from Chelsea taking our Champions League place. That’s firmly in the past now.”