Peter Crouch hailed Tottenham's defence as they held firm to secure the goalless draw they needed to overcome AC Milan and reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
It was backs-to-the-wall stuff at times at White Hart Lane as Spurs protected their 1-0 advantage provided by Crouch in the first leg at the San Siro.
Asked about the side's defensive qualities, Crouch told ITV1: "That's what it was all about.
"Sometimes in the Champions League you come up against top quality players and you have to dig in. I think we deserved it over two legs."
He continued: "It's huge. The club's not been in the Champions League before. "(After) going to the San Siro and winning, the lads have defended magnificently tonight. I'm really pleased to be in the next round."
