Spurs’ Soldado targets more than 20 goals

LONDON. Tottenham Hotspur’s record signing Roberto Soldado hopes to get at least 20 goals in his first season in English soccer by adapting quickly to the physical nature of the Premier League.The Spain striker, who joined the London club from Valencia this month for €30 million, netted 30 goals in 46 games for Valencia in all competitions last term and is targeting another high-scoring season with Spurs.“Man, to give an exact figure is complicated. My objective is to score more than 20 goals which I think is a good amount,” the 28-year-old told Reuters Television.“It won’t be easy but with hard work and the help of my teammates, I am sure I am going to get there.”After only two weeks in London, Soldado said he was still adapting to his new environment but enjoying all the attention.His strong presence and penalty box skills should fit well with the more aggressive style of English play.But Soldado, who is preparing to face Crystal Palace in Tottenham’s league opener on Sunday after netting a penalty on his debut in a 1-1 draw with Espanyol in a friendly last weekend, said he expected some changes from La Liga.