Spurs' European ambitions on the line against Arsenal. Tottenham are fifth in the Women's Super League, level on points with north London rivals Arsenal, and two behind Manchester United in third.
Last season, Spurs sat mid-table with just two wins from their opening eight matches, conceding 21 goals and suffering five defeats. They eventually finished second from bottom with 20 points. But this season has been a different story, with the team currently on a five-win streak and already matching last year's number of wins.
Captain Bethany England says conversations about European ambitions are not happening within the club yet, but she believes they have the potential to secure a Champions League spot. "It's not a conversation, but it's not to say we don't think we can get there," she said.
The arrival of former Manchester United and Everton assistant manager Martin Ho has provided the players with a much-needed boost. England says the mentality around the club has improved significantly since his appointment. "Martin coming in has changed a lot... Our intensity has got higher, the demands have got more and testing us more as players as well as people," she said.
Spurs face their north London rivals Arsenal on Sunday, with victory putting them in serious contention for European places. However, Tottenham's record against Arsenal is not encouraging, having won just once in 11 matches. England says a derby win would be a significant boost to the team's morale and provide evidence of their ability to compete at the highest level.
Ultimately, Spurs' European ambitions will depend on how well they can navigate the pressure of competing at this level. Ho has not promised an easy ride, saying "it's my first one... I know how important it is to the fans, to the club and we want to make sure we go into that with the right attitude and the right mentality."
A win against Arsenal would be a significant statement from Spurs, both domestically and on the European stage.
Last season, Spurs sat mid-table with just two wins from their opening eight matches, conceding 21 goals and suffering five defeats. They eventually finished second from bottom with 20 points. But this season has been a different story, with the team currently on a five-win streak and already matching last year's number of wins.
Captain Bethany England says conversations about European ambitions are not happening within the club yet, but she believes they have the potential to secure a Champions League spot. "It's not a conversation, but it's not to say we don't think we can get there," she said.
The arrival of former Manchester United and Everton assistant manager Martin Ho has provided the players with a much-needed boost. England says the mentality around the club has improved significantly since his appointment. "Martin coming in has changed a lot... Our intensity has got higher, the demands have got more and testing us more as players as well as people," she said.
Spurs face their north London rivals Arsenal on Sunday, with victory putting them in serious contention for European places. However, Tottenham's record against Arsenal is not encouraging, having won just once in 11 matches. England says a derby win would be a significant boost to the team's morale and provide evidence of their ability to compete at the highest level.
Ultimately, Spurs' European ambitions will depend on how well they can navigate the pressure of competing at this level. Ho has not promised an easy ride, saying "it's my first one... I know how important it is to the fans, to the club and we want to make sure we go into that with the right attitude and the right mentality."
A win against Arsenal would be a significant statement from Spurs, both domestically and on the European stage.
captain bethany england is giving me all the feels with her "we got this" vibes 
can't wait for the derby match against arsenal, hopefully they can pull off a win and show everyone what they're capable of 
i mean its def possible theyve come a loooong way since last season lol 5 win streak is crazy!! and betty englands right its not a convo yet but shes probs rite theyve got the talent n skillz to make it happen 
martin ho's arrival has made a diff, ur energy's high & ur demands are tougher, good luck to them this sunday 
but u gotta love the underdog spirit n esp with europe on the line 
. A win against Arsenal would be a huge confidence booster for the team, but let's be real, they've got some stiff competition from Manchester United too 
. Still, I'm all for them giving it a shot and showing the world what they're made of 
... nowadays, european ambitions are a big thing, but i think it's good that the team isn't putting too much pressure on themselves. captain england makes some great points about how martin ho has changed the mentality around the club... if they can keep this momentum going, who knows what could happen 
like, the mentality around the club has improved so much already! 
his high-intensity training sessions are giving the players a serious boost 
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Spurs' record against their north London rivals is not exactly glowing 
... still a win would be HUGE for them and give 'em some serious morale boost 
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. If they can pull off a derby win against Arsenal, it'll be huge for morale and proving themselves 
The Spurs team has really improved since last season and I think they've got a good chance of beating Arsenal. Their new coach Martin Ho seems like he's really helped the players to up their game and Bethany England is such an awesome captain - she's always giving it her all on the pitch 
. Let's see what happens on Sunday against Arsenal... it's gonna be a tough one! 
You know what's crazy about this team's transformation? They were like 5th place in the league just last season and now they're in a 5-game winning streak, already matching their wins from last year!