TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp is relishing the prospect of wrecking Manchester United's bid to land an unprecedented five trophies in one season in today's League Cup final.
United have already won the Fifa Club World Cup and have moved well clear at the top of the Premier League after a dazzling run of form since Christmas.
Sir Alex Ferguson's side are also well placed to make progress to the latter stages of the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League, leaving them tantalisingly poised to become the first team in English league history to complete a clean sweep of trophies at home and abroad.
Such a formidable record would deter most managers but Redknapp is thrilled that his Spurs side must overcome a team which, by common consent, are the strongest Ferguson has yet assembled at Old Trafford if they wish to defend the League Cup successfully at Wembley.
United had to come from behind in their two-legged semi-final against Derby County, but Redknapp saw little to gain in being potentially pitted against Championship opponents in a showpiece final.
"You have to look forward to playing Manchester United," Redknapp said. "When people asked when Derby won the first leg of their semi-final if it would be great if they could pull it off, I said no way.
"No disrespect but I really wanted to play United in the final. It's a way for you to test yourself against the best.
"We've had some good games against the big teams this season. At home with United we drew, with a good performance, so we've got players who can play against anyone.
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