Soccer-Tottenham must show they deserve Champions League spot, says Conte

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Group D - Tottenham Hotspur v Olympique de Marseille - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - September 7, 2022 Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte REUTERS/David Klein

(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur must show they belong in Europe's elite club competition following a late collapse against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League, manager Antonio Conte said on Thursday.

Spurs, who played in the Europa Conference League last season, conceded twice late on in a 2-0 defeat by the Portuguese side on Tuesday.