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Djed Spence fancies himself against any winger in the world, but the Tottenham star would love to test himself against one player in particular.
Djed Spence has been one Tottenham Hotspur player in fine form this season, with the full-back producing assured and complete displays on both flanks.
While he is yet to register an assist, Spence has made a habit of locking down wingers he has come up against this campaign, showing real defensive composure and athleticism in one-on-one duels.
The ‘Djed Spence penitentiary’ has even become a popular phrase, as the defender often takes a playful dig at opponents after coming out on top, welcoming them into what has now become his symbolic fortress.
Tottenham’s Djed Spence reveals dream opponent Lamine Yamal
Spence is clearly playing with real confidence at the moment, and he recently revealed the wide forward he would love to face in the future.
Speaking to TNT Sports alongside Peter Crouch, Spence was asked if any winger has given him a tough time so far this season, to which he simply replied, “No.”
When pressed further about a winger he would love to face one day, the full-back said: “Lamine Yamal is a top player. You saw yesterday [against PSG] in the first two minutes, what he done was crazy. So yes, that is a player I would love to play against. If it happens one day, I guess we will see who comes out on top.”
Why Spence would relish a battle with Yamal
Lamine Yamal is a brilliant winger, one of the best around when it comes to beating his man and carrying the ball with pace and confidence, much like Mohammed Kudus so far this season.
Kudus is currently the best in the Premier League when it comes to successful dribbles and take-ons, and Spence trains against him regularly.
The England international will undoubtedly continue to refine his defensive craft, facing Kudus in training, and it is no surprise that his performances on the pitch now reflect that confidence and growth.
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