Michael Dawson wants Tottenham to come out firing against Everton on opening day of the season

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Michael Dawson is already eyeing up Tottenham‘s first game of the season against Everton to kick start their challenge to regain their Champions League place.

Spurs finished fifth last season, six points behind Arsenal in the final Champions League place, and will play in the Europa League in the 2011/12 season.

Dawson believes Everton will pose a strong test for Harry Redknapp’s side and thinks a good start is crucial for any hopes they may have for a successful season.

He told the club’s official website: “It’s always tough whenever we’ve faced Everton, and always decent games, home or away.

“They are good team, everyone knows that and they will look to get off to a better start this time around.

“Every game in the Premier League is tough. There aren’t many games where you look at it and it’s three points guaranteed.

“There are games where you’ll think ‘hopefully we’ll get three points there’ but there is never a guarantee. Just look at our form against the bottom five teams last season and that says it all. Every game is a challenge.

“We’ll be back in July and that’s when we start preparing for Everton. That’s the game we’ll be focusing on.“