Mauricio Pochettino has said he wants Tottenham to ensure they qualify next season's Europa League despite previously suggesting he would prefer not to be involved in the competition.
Spurs' hopes of finishing in the Champions League are all but over as they are currently sixth, seven points behind fourth-placed Manchester United with only three games remaining.
However, they would be certain to return to the Europa League if they were to hold onto their current position, and could even qualify if they finish seventh, depending on the result of the FA Cup final.
Pochettino had indicated last month that he would prefer not to take part in the Europa League as it may have a negative effect on their Premier League campaign, but he has now said he wants to qualify.
"This is our challenge now, to win the last three games we have left to get the nine points," the former Southampton boss said. "Our objective to reach the Champions League is difficult, but if not the Europa League is our target now.
"To be involved in the different competitions, Champions League or Europa League, would be good for Tottenham. We want to win the next game, then the next one. This is our objective. There is no need to explain too much.
"I think this is a good thing for the club to stay in the next European competition."
Spurs head to Stoke on Saturday, and Pochettino is expecting a stern test at the Britannia Stadium.
"It is very difficult," he said. "I have the experience of this from playing there with Southampton. The wind there is not easy, because it is open at the corner. If the weather is going to be like it has been the last few days, it will be difficult to play at the Britannia.
"Stoke is a team with a very good organisation, very strong, they mix very well, they play very good along the grass and long ball.
"It is a very difficult team. You can see always when you analyse them, they can play in various ways. They have very good players, and have done very well this season."
Information from the Press Association was used in this report.