Rate 12, 2013 12:35:00 AM The 35-year-old director was disappointed to quit the Europa League, but thinks his side's commitment to the tournament has increased its profile in English soccer Two goals from Clint Dempsey were enough to send the match to extra time, which Spurs struggled through after the dismissal of Jan Vertonghen, before being pulled out in a penalty shootout. And although Villas-Boas was saddened to see his sideas Europa League expectations come to a rapid end, he feels the respect Tottenham have shown for the event may transform the way Premier League sides approach the opposition in the future. aI am disappointed never to go through even as we had high aspirations for the competition,a Villas-Boas told ITV after the match. aMy first thoughts are for the players, who have set the country a fantastic example. aThe way they approached the Europa League, playing every Thursday and Sunday, and their responsibility showed the united states it was possible to complete it in an alternative way. We made the united states feel different towards your competitors. aUnfortunately Newcastle are out too but we have seen all the English teams change their approach towards an opposition that has now started to mean a lot. aWe are happy while this can be a great disappointment, since we have set a regular for future years. I think the next occasion we'll go a little bit better.a
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