Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says staying in the Premier League is his team's priority this season.

Spurs will face Watford in their Carling Cup quarter-final, but Redknapp insists staying up is more important than defending their trophy.

He said: "It will be a tough game but league points are all-important to us I think. I said it all along - it's the league position that is vital.

"The long-term and most important thing at the club is the Premier League, it's got to be. That is the most important thing by far."

Watford assistant coach and Redknapp's brother-in-law Frank Lampard Snr added: "They are the holders and Harry is always desperate to get to Wembley and this is a chance for him.

"I've told him that we might play our reserves as we've got some important games coming up but he was having none of it.

"Harry will want to come here and win, don't you worry about that. They will bring a top team here."