Joe Hart has singled out an experienced Tottenham star for praise following the club’s 1-0 win against Crystal Palace.
The importance of the three points at Selhurst Park for Spurs was clear from the reaction of the players and the coaching staff after the final whistle.
The win took Tottenham to within four points of the Champions League places and restored some faith in this project, which was dwindling fast among the fan base.
The Spurs defence managed to withstand the home side’s pressure, with Kevin Danso once again slotting in seamlessly for the suspended Cristian Romero, but it was a player at the other end of the pitch who impressed a former Tottenham man.
Joe Hart singles out Tottenham forward Richarlison for praise
Richarlison assisted Archie Gray’s goal, showing great desire to win the header and flick the ball onto the 19-year-old’s path.
That means that the Brazilian now has 10 goal contributions to his name in the Premier League this season, and he also had two goals ruled out for offside.
Hart believes that the Tottenham centre-forward is always very difficult to play against, describing him as a ‘pest’.
The former Spurs goalkeeper simply said about Richarlison to BBC Sport: “He has just been a pest this season. He is a real threat, and he makes it difficult for defenders.”
Spurs youngster admits ‘incredible feeling’ against Crystal Palace
However, Tottenham’s hero of the night was undoubtedly Archie Gray, who netted his first-ever goal in senior football.
The 19-year-old Spurs star admitted it was an ‘incredible feeling’ when the ball hit the back of the net, confessing that he had been waiting for that moment for a long time.
Thomas Frank showered praise on Archie Gray for the way he has bounced back following his mistake against Nottingham Forest two weeks ago.