Spurs Star’s ‘Patience And Perseverance’ Paid Off Feels Ange Postecoglou | OneFootball

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has revealed that Spurs star Djed Spence’s patience and perseverance were rewarded with a start against Southampton.

The 24-year-old right-back joined Tottenham from Middlesbrough in 2022 and Spence spent last season with Leeds United and Genoa on loan.

On Sunday, Postecoglou handed Spence his first full debut against Southampton and the player assisted a goal in Spurs’ 5-0 win.

Postecoglou pointed out that the right-back position is an area Spurs are well stacked this season and added that with Archie Gray’s arrival, Spence had to bide his time.

The Tottenham boss added that Spence was awarded for his patience and perseverance and pointed out that the player made his presence felt by having an impact on the game.

“Djed has had to bide his time”, Postecoglou said at a press conference.

“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.

“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.”

Spence has so far featured only 12 times for Spurs in his career and he will be hoping that Sunday’s performance could kick-start his season.