"It's a testament to him" – Ange absolutely thrilled with one fringe Spurs player vs Southampton
12/16/2024 08:00 AM
Ange Postecoglou has paid tribute to the performance of Djed Spence in Tottenham's emphatic win over Southampton on Sunday.
Spence made his first appearance since mid-November and his first start of the season on the south coast as Spurs scored five goals in the first half to seal a 5-0 victory.
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The 24-year-old thoroughly rewarded his manager for giving him the opportunity, setting up James Maddison's opener in the opening minute with a powerful run and precision pass.
Spence went on to create two chances in his 77 minutes on the pitch, while completing two of his four attempted dribbles and playing nine passes into the final third.
The right-back also made three tackles, three clearances, one interception and one recovery to help Spurs keep their first clean sheet since the 4-0 win over Man City on November 23rd.
Djed Spence: Ange pays tribute to fringe Spurs star
Even Spence himself couldn't have predicted such an immediate impact on his return to the Spurs line-up.
But Posteceoglou has heaped praise on the full-back for the 'patience and perseverance' he's shown, waiting behind the likes of Pedro Porro and Archie Gray for his opportunities.
"Djed has had to bide his time. To be fair, it's the one area of the pitch where we've had cover this year with Archie playing at right-back, so he's had to be patient," Postecoglou told reporters after Sunday's win (via Football.London).
It's a testament to him and the coaches who have worked with him in training that he could come on today. We needed him for sure, not just to play but to make an impact and he did. Great reward for his patience and perseverance.
Up next for Spurs is a clash at home to Man Utd in the EFL Cup before hosting Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday.
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