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Tottenham Hotspur reportedly promised Archie Gray the desired game time he's been handed this season to see off competition from Manchester City and Liverpool for his signature, according to The Daily Mail's Sami Mokbel.

Since arriving from Leeds United in the summer, the English youngster has made an eye-catching start to life at Spurs.

Gray, 18, joined the Lilywhites in a £30 million deal, with defender Joe Rodon heading in the opposite direction for around £10 million. He was among English football's hottest commodities amid a meteoric rise at Elland Road.

City and Liverpool joined Tottenham in the race to sign Gray. Pep Guardiola's Cityzens held talks with the Durham-born defender over a potential move to the Etihad.

Yet, Spurs prevailed after promising the eight-cap England U21 international immediate first-team football, and the North Londoners have stuck to their word. They were willing to fast-track Gray into Postecoglou's senior team, while City's stance was that the player would arrive as a development talent.

Gray has displayed his incredible versatility with the Lilywhites that City are currently crying out for. He's played across Posteoglou's defence and in defensive and central midfield in 18 outings across competitions.

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Gray's adaptability has been remarkable given his age and he's on the right track towards a potential run in the England senior team. He debuted for the national team's under-21s in March under Lee Carsley while he was making a name for himself at Leeds.

Tottenham have a history of signing youth talent who quickly establish themselves as first-team regulars. Dele Alli arrived at Spurs from MK Dons aged 18 and broke into the senior team around a year into his spell with the Lilywhites.

Gray is similarly viewed in high regard and English journalist Henry Winter thinks he's the 'future of the club' but also a player who is helping in the present. City may rue missing out on the teenager as they have injury problems of their own at the Etihad. The son of former Leeds striker Andy Gray could be vital as Spurs look to finish in the top four.

Tottenham Hotspur star Archie Gray continues to receive plaudits over his performances for the Lilywhites - with journalist Henry Winter the latest to get in on the act, after yet another superb performance in the 4-3 win over Manchester United on Thursday evening.

Gray has become a makeshift centre-back for Tottenham in recent weeks with Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies all out of action - and at the age of 18, given that he is a natural midfielder, you'd think the youngster would suffer some difficulties in terms of adaptability to the Premier League. But he's been one of Tottenham's most dependable players even when out of position - and that has led Winter to give him full marks.

Winter: Gray Mentality 'Elite', 'Brilliant' Tottenham Signing

The youngster continues to marvel even out of position

Writing on X (formerly Twitter), esteemed journalist Winter was full of praise for Gray over his recent Tottenham performances - labelling the youngster as 'elite' and a 'brilliant signing' from Ange Postecoglou. He wrote:

"Archie Gray is 18. He’s playing centre-back very capably. He’s good at full-back. He’s best in central midfield. Whichever position, he takes responsibility. Elite mentality. Brilliant signing by #THFC. And he’ll get better and better. He’s only 18."

The win over the Red Devils marked Gray's fourth start at centre-back this season in all competitions. He lined up at the back in the fairly low-profile game in the Europa League away to Ferencvaros in October but passed with flying colours, whilst he navigated a fiery Rangers crowd well by helping Tottenham secure a 1-1 draw in Glasgow earlier this month.

Last weekend saw him excel in a 5-0 win over Southampton in his first Premier League start at centre-back, a result that saw Russell Martin sacked - but it could be his performance against United that is the most memorable of all.

Tottenham's win means they are now just three games from securing an all-elusive trophy as they bid to end a 17-year dry spell from any form of major silverware.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Archie Gray already has 70 first-team appearances at club level.

Having signed for Tottenham from Leeds United for £40million in the summer transfer window, his capture is looking more like a bargain each day that passes thanks to his continuous rise in development - and he's been called the 'future of Tottenham' as a result.

Summary

Spurs secured a historic 4-0 win against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, one of their greatest victories in the Premier League era.

Notable Tottenham wins include a 3-0 victory over Arsenal in 2022 and a 9-1 win against Wigan Athletic in 2009 with Jermain Defoe scoring five goals in the second half.

Other significant wins include a 2-0 victory over Chelsea in 2017 and a dramatic late 3-2 win against Leicester City in 2022 under the management of Antonio Conte.

Tottenham Hotspur emphatically beat Manchester City 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium on 23rd November. Goals from James Maddison, Pedro Porro, and Brennan Johnson secured a famous win for the North London club, which is one of their greatest wins in the Premier League era. Spurs came closest to lifting the title under the management of Mauricio Pochettino from 2014 to 2019, with memorable victories along the way.

Other notable victories since 1992 include a 3-0 victory against Arsenal in May 2022 and a 9-1 win against Wigan Athletic in November 2009, which saw Jermain Defoe score five in the second half. Here is a complete guide to the best Tottenham wins in Premier League history.

Ranking factors

Quality of opposition: Beating clubs competing for the Premier League title.

Significance to season: Winning matches in a pivotal part of the season.

Individual brilliance: Performances by certain individuals having a significant impact on the result.

Antonio Conte replaced Nuno Espirito Santo in November 2021 after a troubled start to the season. The former Chelsea manager was unbeaten in his first eight league matches before Spurs travelled to the King Power Stadium to face Leicester City. At the break, the two teams were level, with Patson Daka scoring for the hosts and Harry Kane equalising just before half-time.

Leicester looked like they had won the game in the 76th minute when Maddison slotted the ball past Hugo Lloris. As the match entered injury time, Spurs' unbeaten run under Conte was seemingly coming to an end, but Steven Bergwijn scored in the 95th and 97th minutes to secure a dramatic late win for Spurs.

Conte was in the opposition dugout this time as Pochettino's side faced Chelsea, who had won 13 Premier League matches in a row. The Blues knew that a 14th consecutive victory would match the league record set by Arsenal across the 2001/02 and 2002/03 campaigns. Spurs were keen to break this run, though, and went 1-0 ahead on the stroke of half-time through a well-timed header by Alli.

After the break, Chelsea pushed for an equaliser with Eden Hazard coming close. Alli doubled Spurs' lead in the 54th minute with another header past Thibaut Courtois. Pochettino's side held on for the three points, ending Conte's winning run and moving Spurs into the top four ahead of their rivals Arsenal.

Spurs' biggest win in top flight history came in November 2009 when they saw off Wigan Athletic 9-1 at White Hart Lane. It didn't look like being a record-breaking victory at half-time, with Peter Crouch's ninth-minute strike the only goal of the game. Jermain Defoe scored a quickfire hat-trick after the interval, with Paul Scharner getting on the scoresheet for the visitors in between the English striker's second and third goals.

After the hour mark, Defoe added another two to his tally, with Aaron Lennon, David Bentley, and Niko Kranjcar also scoring against the Latics. Only five players in Premier League history have scored five goals in a game, including Defoe. The other players to achieve this feat are Alan Shearer, Andy Cole, Dimitar Berbatov, and Sergio Aguero.

Spurs travelled to Guardiola's City in February 2022 in eighth place after losing three matches in a row. Their opponents were top of the league and looking to extend the gap to Liverpool. City's high-line was exploited early on, though, with Dejan Kulusevski opening the scoring after only four minutes. The hosts levelled the match 29 minutes later, with Hugo Lloris fumbling a cross by Raheem Sterling, which fell to Ilkay Gundogan, who slammed the ball home.

Spurs were a threat on the counter attack throughout the second half despite City's dominance in possession. Kane doubled his tally in the 59th minute when he got on the end of Son Heung-min's cross. Despite a resolute defensive performance, the visitors gave away a penalty in the 92nd minute, which was tucked away by Riyad Mahrez. The drama didn't stop there as Kane completed his hat-trick in the 95th minute to blow the title race wide open.

Spurs faced their North London rivals Arsenal in their third-to-last match of the 2021/22 season. Conte's side knew that a defeat would end their hopes of Champions League football. It was a predictably hostile atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the home team used the crowd to their advantage in the first half. Kane gave Spurs the lead from the spot after only 22 minutes, with Arsenal reduced to 10 men shortly after, as Rob Holding was shown a second yellow card.

Kane doubled Spurs' advantage in the 37th minute, heading in at the back post from a corner. Arteta's side were up against it in the second half and struggled to create any clear openings. Son made it three two minutes after the break, securing three points for Tottenham, which moved them a point behind their rivals. Spurs won their last two matches against Burnley and Norwich City, finishing ahead of Arsenal in fourth and securing Champions League qualification for the 2022/23 campaign.

Spurs secured their biggest ever win at Old Trafford in October 2020, beating Manchester United 6-1. Jose Mourinho, who spent two years at United, was in the away dugout and secured an emphatic victory. It was a dramatic first seven minutes, with Bruno Fernandes' early penalty followed by goals from Tanguy Ndombele and Son. In the 28th minute, Anthony Martial was dismissed for violent conduct when his hand struck Erik Lamela's face.

Spurs took control of the match after the red card, extending their advantage two minutes later as Kane got on the end of a Son cross. The South Korean forward then made it four, just before half-time. After the break, Serge Aurier and Kane scored the fifth and sixth goals, respectively, completing a record-breaking away win for Spurs at Old Trafford.

Spurs travelled to the Etihad Stadium in November 2024, looking to inflict a fifth defeat in a row on the champions. Ange Postecoglou's side had lost their last match before the international break to Ipswich Town, with pressure beginning to build on the Australian. They put on a stellar display against Guardiola's team, though, going 2-0 up at half-time thanks to a brace from Maddison.

Porro and Johnson extended the lead in the second half, completing a remarkable 4-0 win against City, who had won six out of the last seven Premier League titles. What made the win even more surprising was that the visitors were without both their first-choice central defenders, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, who were ruled out with injuries. Spurs moved up to sixth following this away win, while City fell eight points behind the leaders Liverpool.

Tottenham Hotspur are one of several Premier League clubs monitoring Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Matheus Cunha ahead of the January transfer window, according to ESPN.

Spurs are thought to be considering a new arrival up front in early 2025 and reportedly have Cunha as one of their options to bolster Ange Postecoglou’s frontline.

The £44m Brazilian forward, described as someone who could 'walk into any Premier League XI', has been in exceptional form for Wolves this season, scoring eight goals and providing three assists in 16 top-flight appearances.

Multiple top-flight clubs have already been linked with a 2025 move for the 25-year-old, who still has two-and-a-half years remaining on his contract at Molineux.

Cunha’s departure mid-season would be a huge blow for Wolves’ survival hopes – he is their top scorer this season, having netted a third of their top-flight goals.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Cunha has scored 24 goals and provided 12 assists in 73 appearances since joining Wolves from Atletico Madrid in 2023.

Tottenham, meanwhile, are expected to be busy in January and have two main areas of focus heading into the winter window.

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, the Lilywhites are targeting a left-sided defender and another attacker in early 2025, while there is also a small chance of them signing a new central midfielder.

Fresh injuries to Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have depleted Postecoglou’s defensive options in December, and it would be no surprise to see Spurs prioritising a new defender next month.

However, they are unlikely to spend big once more, having broken their transfer record to sign Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth before the season.

According to GMS sources, Spurs are likely to target players who are on the verge of a breakthrough rather than already established stars.

Tottenham managed to end their five-game winless streak last Sunday by thrashing Southampton away 5-0 and costing Russell Martin his job at St Mary’s.

They will next host Manchester United in the Carabao Cup quarter-final, before welcoming Liverpool in the league on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou could be set to add to his ranks in the winter transfer window with a move for Feyenoord defender David Hancko, according to a report from TBR Football.

The Slovakian defender massively impressed at EURO 2024 on the big stage, but it's been his performances in the Eredivisie that have attracted widespread attention - with reports in the summer suggesting that Arne Slot was looking to bring his former club man with him to Liverpool. However, it appears that Tottenham have now joined the race.

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The report from TBR Football states that Spurs are looking to sign another centre-back in January, and with Hancko having impressed in recent years - especially against Erling Haaland in the Champions League earlier this season as Feyenoord drew with Manchester City - he has cropped up onto their transfer shortlist.

Postecoglou has seen Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies all face time out with injury this season, and that will continue into January - meaning that Radu Dragusin is acting as the only senior centre-back at the moment, whilst makeshift option Archie Gray has been playing alongside him.

Gray has been playing extremely well as an inexperienced, young defender with a relatively lightweight frame, but if Tottenham are to fire their way into the Europa League spots or beyond, they do need someone with brawn and experience, alongside the traits that Gray has until Romero and Van de Ven return alongside Davies for backup.

As a result, Hancko is one of the stars who Tottenham want, especially as a left-sided defender who can play as a backup to Van de Ven in the Premier League and as a rotation option in all competitions, with Tottenham competing in the Europa League this season.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: David Hancko has 44 caps for Slovakia, scoring four goals.

His price tag would come at a cheaper cost than the £35million touted in the summer, the report states - but with three-and-a-half years left to run on his contract, Feyenoord will be in no rush to sell their 'world-class star'. Tottenham have reportedly also watched other defenders, including Bournemouth's Illia Zabarnyi, though he is only likely to be available in the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is in danger of only being able to recruit a defender during the fast-approaching winter window as chairman Daniel Levy is on course to hand the tactician a small transfer budget to bolster his Hotspur Way squad, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs showed plenty of ambition during the summer as Dominic Solanke became the most expensive acquisition in the north Londoners' history, thanks to completing a £65million switch from Premier League rivals Bournemouth, in a bid to boost their chances of ending their lengthy wait for silverware.

But, less than 18 months after securing £100million by sanctioning Harry Kane's departure to Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich, Tottenham are not on course to splash the cash on further reinforcements as they attempt to build on the 5-0 thrashing of Southampton last weekend.

Spurs Set to Resist Spending Big Next Month

North Londoners to prioritise attempting to sign left-sided defender

Tottenham are in line to resist the temptation to embark on a major recruitment drive in January, according to GMS sources within the club, resulting in the only certainty being that Postecoglou will look to sign a left-sided defender when the winter transfer window opens for business.

Injuries to Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies resulted in the former Celtic chief being forced to deploy Archie Gray - who sealed a £30million move from Leeds United during the summer - at the heart of Spurs' backline for the win over Southampton last weekend.

Although the comfortable victory at St Mary's resulted in Tottenham breaking into the top half of the Premier League, GMS sources have been informed that finances will be limited next month and Postecoglou could be hampered in his attempts to make significant adjustments to his squad as he goes in search of securing Champions League qualification.

The Greek-Australian tactician conceded that he has been forced to include 18-year-old prodigies in his short-term plans due to injuries leaving him with a lack of options during the hectic festive period, but he will not have the luxury of landing replacements while they are on the treatment table.

Tottenham will only bring in a left-sided defender with room for further development instead of spending big on a target who is already the complete package, GMS sources have learned, while landing a new central midfielder at good value has been considered and wide attackers have been scouted.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ange Postecoglou has enjoyed 532 matches in management, chalking up 283 wins along the way

Levy Could be Target of Protest by Supporters

Large sections of fanbase unhappy with lack of spending on squad

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy could be the target of a protest led by large sections of the fanbase ahead of the north Londoners' Carabao Cup quarter-final tie with Manchester United on Thursday as his lack of spending on the squad in recent transfer windows has infuriated supporters.

Spurs have the seventh-highest wage bill in the Premier League, thanks to forking out more than £2million-per-week when it comes to salaries, but refusing to part with lavish sums on recruits in the past has resulted in them not being in danger of breaching profit and sustainability rules.

Levy choosing to adopt a low-spending stance ahead of next month has agitated fans, and GMS sources understand that there is a possibility that their fury will be directed at him in the form of a protest as Tottenham aim to keep their hopes of clinching silverware in the Carabao Cup alive.

GMS sources recently revealed that plans have been made for Spurs supporters to turn against the current ownership, with balloons including "L£vy Out" being commissioned, and opting against splashing the cash on acquisitions midway through the campaign is threatening to result in tensions reaching boiling point.

Tottenham Hotspur star Fraser Forster is facing an increasingly uncertain future ahead of entering the final stages of his Hotspur Way contract as boss Ange Postecoglou is on the hunt to recruit a new second-choice goalkeeper in the coming months, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Guglielmo Vicario was forced to undergo surgery on a fractured ankle suffered during the 4-0 win over reigning Premier League champions Manchester City last month, resulting in the Italy international being set for a prolonged spell out of action and Spurs having a shortage of options between the sticks.

Forster has profited from the situation but, having shown ambition during the summer by making Dominic Solanke the most expensive acquisition in Tottenham's history thanks to sealing a £65million switch from Bournemouth, Postecoglou is working with technical director Johan Lange as they eye further reinforcements.

Spurs Seeking Fresh Competition for Vicario

North Londoners have not included Forster in long-term plans

Tottenham are beginning to search for a new goalkeeper who is capable of providing fresh competition for first-choice custodian Vicario, according to GMS sources, but it is likely that they will hold off reaching an agreement until the summer instead of rushing into a January deal.

Forster has found himself in a precarious position ahead of the winter transfer window opening for business as he is poised to enter the final six months of his £75,000-per-week contract at the turn of the year, and Postecoglou has set his sights on bringing in a replacement.

GMS sources have been told that there are no long-term plans for the 37-year-old to remain as Vicario's understudy, leading to shot-stoppers currently plying their trade in the United States, Brazil and across Europe being considered after the decision has been made for Tottenham to take their pursuit worldwide.

Forster has gone on to become a regular starter since Postecoglou insisted he has full confidence in the six-cap England international, and the north Londoners' recruitment strategy ahead of the February 3 transfer deadline have not been put in jeopardy thanks to Brandon Austin providing cover.

Although the Greek-Australian tactician is on course to stick to his initial plans and ignore the temptation to acquire a goalkeeper midway through the campaign, GMS sources have learned that Tottenham still want to draw up a list of potential targets before the turn of the year as they contemplate their future options.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Fraser Forster has made 20 saves over the course of his four Premier League appearances this season

Forster's Distribution Concerning Postecoglou

Tactician wants goalkeeper who is more comfortable in possession

GMS sources have been told that Postecoglou and influential figures behind the scenes are adamant Forster deserves his chance in the starting line-up after making himself a valued member of the squad, but Tottenham are entertaining the possibility of dipping into the market further down the line due to concerns over his distribution.

Vicario has been one of the first names on the team sheet since completing a switch worth an initial £17.2million from Serie A outfit Empoli in June 2023, and he is on track to remain the first-choice shot-stopper following his recovery from injury, but suitable understudies are being pinpointed as preparations are put in place.

Although Forster kept a clean sheet during Tottenham's 5-0 thumping of Premier League strugglers Southampton last weekend, GMS sources understand that Postecoglou wants a long-term replacement who is stronger when in possession to facilitate playing out from the back.

Spurs are not only scouring the market for goalkeepers as GMS sources recently revealed that the capital club have been keeping tabs on Lens midfielder Andy Diouf ahead of potentially offering a route into the Premier League for the first time in his career during the fast-approaching winter transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters are set to voice their anger over Daniel Levy's long-term ownership of the north London club in the coming weeks, GIVEMESPORT sources have exclusively revealed - with chants and balloons detailing fan unrest set to descend on the Lilywhites' upcoming fixtures.

Levy took the reins of Tottenham's board back in February 2001, after he bought a 27 percent stake in the club from Lord Alan Sugar. Today, that stands at 85.55 percent, meaning that Levy's brand 'ENIC' is the main decision-maker in N17. But fans haven't seen a trophy in almost 17 years, and they have had enough, according to our sources - with Levy set to come under real criticism from fans in coming weeks.

Sources: Tottenham Fans Set to Protest About Levy

Fans are beginning to publicly make their intentions known about their chairman

GIVEMESPORT sources have exclusively revealed that Tottenham's support are turning on Levy, with their diehard fans planning a protest for him to leave the club despite having had 23 years at the helm.

The X (formerly Twitter) page, @ChangeForSpurs, have made balloons with the text "L£vy Out" printed onto them, and fans plan on releasing them at an upcoming match as they aim to voice their displeasure at their owner for an apparent discontent over a lack of success in north London in recent times.

Fans have also made a chant about the 62-year-old, stating that they don't care about the Essex-born chairman, nor does Levy about the fanbase. The chant reads:

“I don’t care about [Daniel] Levy, he don’t care about me. All I care about, is [Dejan] Kulusevski”.

Tottenham have only won one trophy this century under Levy's reign, having claimed the 2008 League Cup despite only finishing 11th in the Premier League that season.

For a club who have the facilities, players and European chances that many others in England don't boast, a record of four finals lost and none won since 2008 is not strong enough for a club of Tottenham's stature, with clubs such as Portsmouth, Wigan Athletic, Swansea City and Birmingham City all having won major English trophies more recently than the Lilywhites.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Tottenham have lost in all four finals they've played in since their last trophy - the 2009 League Cup final vs Manchester United, the 2015 League Cup final vs Chelsea, the 2019 Champions League final vs Liverpool and the 2021 League Cup final vs Manchester City.

Having endured their best streaks of success under Mauricio Pochettino in his spell in north London throughout Levy's tenure, new ownership and running power could tip the club in a positive direction once and for all.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur will reportedly serve the full extent of his seven-match ban, after he was adjudged to have made racist comments about teammate Son Heung-min whilst on international duty with Uruguay - with the north London club being unsuccessful in their appeal to have his ban reduced.

Bentancur made a remark about the South Korean star on Uruguayan television, which was noticed by the English Football Association - with a seven-match ban and a £100,000 fine being dished out to the former Juventus star. GIVEMESPORT sources had previously revealed that Tottenham would aim to get the ban overturned from seven to six matches, with FA rules stating that six is the minimum for such an incident - but reports have stated that they have not won their battle.

The report from Daily Telegraph journalist Matt Law states that Tottenham's appeal against Bentancur's ban for racism has been unsuccessful - and as a result, the full length of his time away from the pitch will remain at seven games.

Bentancur's last appearance saw him score against Ipswich Town in early November in a 2-1 loss, but he's since missed five Premier League games, with Tottenham having garnered seven points in that time. However, with the ban being unsuccessful, it means the Uruguayan will also miss their home game against Liverpool on Sunday, with the club having hoped that Thursday evening's clash against Manchester United in the League Cup would be the final game of his ban.

They are two huge games, with the Lilywhites close to finding their way into the semi-finals of the League Cup, which would put them just three games from winning a first trophy in 17 years - and if they manage to beat Arne Slot's side, they could go as high as sixth in the Premier League table for Boxing Day.

Tottenham Hotspur cruised to a 5-0 away win over Southampton on Sunday evening, with all of their goals coming in the first-half in a huge result for Ange Postecoglou's men - but it's one star's exploits in defence that may have gone unnoticed that has helped Spurs out in recent days.

The north London outfit had only won one of their previous eight games prior to the visit to the south coast, and they blew Russell Martin's men away with three goals in the opening 15 minutes - and when James Maddison made it 5-0 on the stroke of half-time, the home crowd had started to make their way home. But it wasn't just the scoring that was impressive, with Tottenham limiting the rock-bottom side to just three shots on target - and youngster Archie Gray has had a huge say in that, which could lead club chiefs to put their search for a new defender on hold.

Archie Gray Has Massively Impressed For Tottenham So Far

The young utility player looks to be a shrewd buy already

Gray joined Tottenham from Leeds United in the summer for a fee of around £40million, after failing to win promotion from the Championship with the Yorkshire outfit - and although he has been made to wait for starts in the capital, he's started to have a more prominent role within the first-team in recent weeks.

A first-ever Premier League start against Bournemouth earlier in the month saw Gray feature the full ninety at right-back, and he's also featured in the brace of League Cup wins over Coventry City and Manchester City - but the majority of his minutes have come in the Europa League, where he has failed to miss a single minute on the continent.

However, what stood out about Gray's performance against Southampton was that he featured at centre-back. Gray had featured at the heart of defence in the Europa League win over Ferencvaros back in early October, but against a low-ranked opponent, there wasn't much of a test as Spurs won 2-1 in Hungary.

The past three days have seen the 'phenomenal' star feature twice in the middle of Postecoglou's back four - and at the age of just 18, he handled an intense Rangers crowd well, as the Light Blues laid siege to their goal - standing firm and sharing a 1-1 draw in Scotland.

Tottenham May Have Saved Millions With Gray Purchase

His ability to slot in all over the pitch is worth its weight in golddust

The same occurred tonight. With first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario out injured alongside Ben Davies, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven - who are the club's first three choices at centre-back - Gray has been relied upon to sit in front of Fraser Forster and quash any attacks.

He did that with relative ease. As per Sofascore, Gray registered a 7.3 rating - the seventh-highest rated player in Tottenham's lineup - though with his age and his lack of familiarity with his position, that must be taken into consideration. Gray registered two blocks, an interception and one tackle - whilst he also won both of his ground duels, and only lost possession four times, from a possible 101 touches. Beyond that, the young English prodigy produced two accurate long balls from four - and produced the most passes from any player on either side with 90.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Archie Gray scored on his debut for England's under-21 side back in March.

It means that Tottenham may not have to buy a centre-back to recover from their injuries to Romero and Van de Ven. A lot has been made of Postecoglou losing his best defenders to injury and with there being no return date yet, there's every chance that the Aussie boss could opt to play the teenage sensation to clean up at the back.