First team target

           The 22-year-old signed for Spurs from Schalke in January, and with only nine appearances for Andre Villas Boas' side, the Germany Under-21 captain is targeting a regular spot in the starting line-up.The game is faster [in England], it constantly goes up and down. There is also more respect between coaches and players, but also for the referee.In the summer, with my first pre-season and hopefully the tailwind of a successful Under-21 European Championship, I want to win a place on the [Spurs] team," he told German magazine Kicker.Full of praise for team-mate Gareth Bale, Holtby added: "He is outstanding and has everything an attacking player needs," he said. "He is tall, fast, has a great left foot and has very good technique.I am under contract until 2018. I have trust in myself and will establish myself there. And if I show what I am capable of in the top level, I have good chances for the Germany senior team.