Dominic Solanke reveals just how influential Archie Gray is behind-the-scenes at Tottenham
Dominic Solanke has highlighted the growing influence of Archie Gray, praising the Tottenham youngster for stepping up as a vocal presence during a difficult campaign.
While the manager in the Tottenham Hotspur dugout has often received most of the flak, there is no denying that this group of Spurs players must step up.
Last season was just as bizarre, but the cracks were papered over by the Europa League triumph that ended Spurs’ near two-decade run without silverware.
However, when there is no improvement on the pitch, no one is totally shielded from criticism, and the Tottenham players have had their fair share of it this campaign.
Tottenham star Dominic Solanke praises Archie Gray leadership
Results need to improve, and performances must be better if Spurs are to avoid the drop this term. Dominic Solanke has now opened up on how impressive Archie Gray has been for Spurs in their fight for survial this season.
Gray has received praise from Tottenham fans for his recent displays, with many seeing him as the best of a poor bunch.
The youngster has now turned 20 but has delivered performances beyond his years on the pitch, showing how far he has developed and how quickly he is becoming a leader.
Speaking to Sky Sports about Gray’s impact, Solanke praised the young midfielder and highlighted both his versatility and his growing influence within the squad.
He said: “He’s a phenomenal player, great guy and he’s one of the boys that has been speaking as well, which he has every right to. I think you have seen him play all over the pitch this season, so he is such a versatile player and he is still so young.
“So it is great to have him in the team and he has got so much potential. Even now you can see how much he adds to the team as well.”
Spurs dressing room unity highlighted by Dominic Solanke
Solanke also offered an insight into the Tottenham dressing room as the squad looks to navigate a difficult period with relegation concerns looming.
Discussing whether Gray has been vocal inside the dressing room, Solanke explained how players across the squad have been encouraged to speak up as they attempt to pull together.
He added: “Yeah, 100 per cent. I think, like I mentioned, us older boys have been talking but recently we know that the position we are in we need everyone to speak and everyone to help each other.
“Because it is not just a few of us that are going to try to get us out of it, it is the whole team, so we want to try to build a bigger connection with everyone and everyone has the right to speak.”
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