Spurs sink CSKA to earn Europa League berth

London - Tottenham rounded off a frustrating Champions League campaign with a 3-1 victory over CSKA Moscow that secured the dubious consolation of a place in the Europa League.

Mauricio Pochettino's side was already eliminated from the Champions League before Wednesday's final Group E fixture, but Spurs finished on a high note with their first victory at Wembley at the third attempt.

After falling behind to Alan Dzagoev's strike, Tottenham equalised through Dele Alli and Harry Kane netted in first half stoppage-time before goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev's own goal sealed the points.

Tottenham ended third in the group and the north Londoner side will enter the Europa League when the knockout stage begins in February.

Playing in the less glamourous of Europe's club competitions, with its gruelling itinerary and far-flung destinations, might be something of an unwanted burden for Tottenham given the potential to damage its Premier League ambitions.

But the Europa League winner qualifies directly for the Champions League, so Pochettino's men may yet end up taking it seriously.