James Maddison, 28 is one of the senior members in Tottenham Hotspur’s squad.
Playing over 200 Premier League games and being a part of Spurs’ leadership group, James Maddison must be a role-model to several of his younger teammates.
Both on and off the pitch, the Tottenham midfielder has taken on the responsibility with aplomb.
Tamworth goalkeeper Jasbir Singh lauded Maddison for giving the National League side’s players the time of day after winning 3-0 at The Lamb Ground in the FA Cup.
Maddison’s message to Tottenham fans after his side’s 6-3 defeat against Liverpool also spoke volumes of his character as he assured the supporters that the players were as disappointed.
A young player like Alfie Dorrington would certainly look up to the former Leicester City playmaker.
James Maddison congratulates “brilliant lad” Alfie Dorrington on Aberdeen loan
Recently, Ange Postecoglou confirmed Tottenham’s plans for Dorrington was to send him out on loan.
The 19-year-old has now secured a loan move to Aberdeen until the remainder of the season.
Maddison went on loan to the Scottish side in 2016 as well from Norwich City.
The Spurs technician went on X to send a classy message to Dorrington after he followed in his footsteps.
Maddison wrote: “Best of luck mate. Brilliant lad going to a brilliant club! Good luck all.”
It seems like the Tottenham hierarchy hold the young centre-back in very high esteem, with Dorrington making his Premier League debut against Southampton last month.
After all, the Lilywhites have extended the Englishman’s contract until 2029 as well, as he now has a chance to get regular playing time at Aberdeen.
The highly-rated defender will certainly benefit from his first loan spell, getting a first taste of senior football and finding out where he stands amongst seasoned professionals.
Alfie Dorrington is rated very highly at Tottenham
As Tottenham have undergone an injury crisis at the back, it was a surprise not to see Dorrington given a chance to start.
Archie Gray has impressed Ange Postecoglou at centre-back but it is important to note that he is a natural midfielder.
Meanwhile, Tottenham fans remain unconvinced by Radu Dragusin and yet, the former Celtic boss has stuck with the two as his go-to centre-back pairing during this instead of giving a talented young prospect like Dorrington a chance.
However, journalist Alasdair Gold assured that Tottenham rate Dorrington, despite the fact that Ange Postecoglou has chosen not to give him a few starts while missing key players at the back.
“Why hasn’t someone like Alfie Dorrington been given those minutes? I just wonder whether Postecoglou doesn’t rate him highly enough, which is interesting, because there is a feeling within Spurs that he has something about him.”
“Again, maybe some people think he deserves a chance at Spurs, but yeah, it surprised me, that.”
Perhaps Postecoglou did not wish to throw the young Dorrington into the firing line.
The Tottenham youngster could very well become a crucial squad player next season if he impressed at Aberdeen, which is why he should be excited about playing in the Scottish Premiership.