Antonio Conte believes a “miracle” top-four finish is Tottenham's best hope of keeping Harry Kane next season.
But he still fears Manchester United – a “monster in football” just a point behind them - will finish strongly and deny Spurs their best-case scenario after a turbulent campaign. Spurs have surged back into contention for Champions League football next season by winning four of their last five games.
Conte hopes the carrot of playing against Europe's elite, as meaningful preparation for England's World Cup campaign in Qatar, might be enough for Kane to stay at Tottenham instead of him risking the upheaval of a big-money move this summer.
