Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_76 ( points VARCHAR, goal_difference VARCHAR, played VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the total number of points of the club with a goal difference greater than 17 and more than 34 played?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(points) FROM table_name_76 WHERE goal_difference > 17 AND played > 34