They'll say we're not worthy, who cares, says Postecoglou after Tottenham reach Europa League final

BODO, Norway :Ange Postecoglou says a Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United would upset a lot of people but the tough-talking Australian could not care less on Thursday after guiding his side into the May 21 showdown.

Tottenham produced a gritty display to beat Bodo/Glimt 2-0 inside the Arctic Circle for a 5-1 aggregate triumph in the semi-final and the north London club are now one win away from salvaging a troubled season with a first trophy since 2008.

Despite Tottenham being 16th and Manchester United 15th in the Premier League standings, the winner in Bilbao will be rewarded with a spot in next season's Champions League.

Postecoglou hit back at former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on Wednesday after the Frenchman insisted it was wrong for the Europa League winners to gain entry to the Champions League.

When the subject was raised again after Thursday's composed victory in the Aspmyra Stadium, the 59-year-old was primed.

"It's going to upset a lot of people isn't it! The debate's now raging, the latest one is that neither of us will be able to get a trophy if we win, they're just going to take a team photo because we're not worthy," he told reporters.

"I mean, who cares if we're struggling in the league? Why is that important? If it's so easy to get to a final, then why doesn't everyone who finishes in the top three do it?

"We understand our league form hasn't been great. We understand the struggles we've had. A lot of them are because of the situation we've been in. But how does that diminish the achievement of getting to a final?

"I couldn't care less who's struggling and who's not. I think both us and United have earned the right to be there."

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