Archie Grey is prepared to play wherever Ange Postecoglou desires him to, after he featured at centre-back on his Tottenham debut.
Grey signed for Spurs in the beginning of July in a deal reportedly value as much as £40million.
The 18-year-old impressed in Leeds United’s Championship marketing campaign final season.
Nonetheless, he needed to accept an unfamiliar position in defence, alongside one other midfielder – Oliver Skipp – when Spurs performed Hearts in a pre-season pleasant on Wednesday.
Not that it negatively impacted the consequence, with Spurs cruising to a 5-1 victory; objectives from Brennan Johnson, Will Lankshear, Mikey Moore and Djed Spence have been added to by Lewis Neilson’s personal purpose.
“Positively [a good start], it was nice to get a very good really feel of taking part in the ball and getting minutes within the legs,” Grey mentioned in a post-match interview with Spurs’ social media channels.
“I wasn’t anticipating to play centre-back however I’m simply grateful to return in and get the chance to play.
“I don’t actually care the place I play, I’m 18 and must be taught the sport. Wherever he places me, I’m completely satisfied to be taught and have nice team-mates round me to show me.”
“It was a very good train for us, the groups in each halves labored actually exhausting and we performed some respectable soccer.”
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Grey singled out right-back Pedro Porro as being notably influential.
“Simply getting used to the straightforward issues that my team-mates like on and off the pitch, making an attempt to get to know them – at this time actually helped,” Grey continued.
“They’re all sensible, they’ve all helped me a lot, particularly Pedro at this time, he was actually useful. Everybody in coaching, too. Each single day, everybody’s making an attempt to assist.
“I really feel fortunate to be watching the entrance gamers we’ve bought – so many good gamers. I wouldn’t say I’m fortunate to play on this crew, I’ve labored exhausting, however I’m excited for the subsequent few video games.”
Grey’s efficiency earned plaudits from his new supervisor.
Postecoglou mentioned: “Archie did properly. He and Skippy weren’t anticipating to be beginning within the again 4.
“It’s about guys like Archie getting accustomed to how we play, how we prepare – he’s an clever child. I knew he’d cope okay.
“I believed he was actually good, he did the issues we all know he can do properly. He’s adapting to the depth and tempo.”
