Lewis Holtby has admitted that Tottenham Hotspur had to work hard to get past Lyon in the last 32 of the Europa League.

Spurs secured a late 1-1 draw at the Stade de Gerland on Thursday to give them a 3-2 aggregate victory against the French side.

"We worked very hard," Holtby told the club's official website. "It wasn't easy but we kept the ball well.

"We're all looking toward to Inter Milan [in the next round]."

Tottenham return to Premier League action on Monday when they make the short trip to West Ham United.

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Jack Prescott