text: Former QPR manager Harry Redknapp says that Tottenham have not made any progress under Mauricio Pochettino this season, insisting he has been rescued by the kids. Spurs are almost certain to miss out on Champions League football again with club currently occupying a place only in the top six, although they did reach their first major final since 2009 this season. Argentine boss Pochettino has put his faith in the likes of Harry Kane, Nabil Bentaleb and Ryan Mason, while more experienced, higher-profile players have been pushed out to the fringes. Harry Redknapp says Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has been rescued by the kids this season . Harry Kane has scored 20 Premier League goals this season, while Ryan and Mason has played a key role . Redknapp insists the club have not moved forward under their Argentine manager this season . And former Spurs boss Redknapp, who led the club to two top-four finishes during his tenure, says that a sixth or seventh place finish this season is not progress. 'I like the manager, I think he's excellent,' Redknapp told Sky Sports. 'He is a great guy as well. 'But let's be honest, they haven't pulled up any trees. Finishing sixth or seventh is certainly not going forward. But he needs another year. 'Really, he's been rescued by the kids this season - Harry Kane, Ryan Mason, Nabil Bentaleb, Danny Rose, Andros Townsend, Kyle Walker. Former QPR boss Redknapp was also critical of Tottenham's recruitment policy after selling Gareth Bale . Roberto Soldado joined the club for £25.9million but has struggled to make an impact . 'They have been the best players at the club and have probably kept them going. Redknapp has also criticised Tottenham's recruitment policy after the club spent the money received from the sale of Gareth Bale on big-money signings that have failed to deliver. Roberto Soldado (£25.9million), Erik Lamela (£25m) and Paulinho (£17m) have all struggled to justify their hefty price tags. Argentina international Erik Lamela is another that has failed to live up to a hefty price tag . 'They have bought players in and haven't spent wisely. The players that have been brought in aren't down to him. 'The big signings that have come in have been a disaster. That is something Daniel is going to have to look at, the recruitment was poor. 'They have changed that around now and I think they have new people coming in. They have to make sure when they make more signings, they're better than the ones they've got.'
target: Harry Redknapp says Tottenham have not pulled up any trees this season .
  Redknapp insists club have not moved forward under Mauricio Pochettino .
  Former QPR boss says Spurs have been rescued by the kids this season .