Maddison wants Spurs to mount title push next season

James Maddison is desperate for Tottenham to be involved in the race for the Premier League title next season after missing out on this term's "amazing" contest for the trophy.

Spurs were top of the table in November but injuries and suspensions hampered their progress and they now find themselves battling for a top-four finish with Aston Villa.

Tottenham are now 11 points behind leaders Arsenal and second-placed Liverpool, with third place Manchester City 10 points ahead of the north London club.

Maddison's side face local rivals Arsenal later this month before Ange Postecoglou's men take on Liverpool and City in May.

But Maddison said Tottenham's focus was on themselves.

"I've got no interest to be honest. We've got our own goals for the season and I'm not bothered," Maddison said after Sunday's 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest that took Spurs fourth, above Aston Villa on goal difference.

"If we end up winning games against teams that are in that race, it makes no difference. We've got a job to do."

The midfielder added: "We are where we are and that is something that gives us good motivation to want to be in the title race next year, seeing how good it is this year.

"For sure, that's definitely the feeling. That's filtered down from the manager.

"It's annoying really, listening to three teams go at it for the title and we're not in it, especially after the start of the season we had.

"How exciting is the title race this season? It's amazing, it's brilliant for a neutral. My friends and family, everyone is locked into the Premier League every week at the minute because it's such a good title race.

"Frustrating not to be a part of that but we are where we are and we have our own job to do."

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest manager Nuno