One of the trademarks of Ange Postecoglou’s system is the inverted full-backs, with both Udogie and Pedro Porro often finding themselves in central roles quite high up the pitch.

That was certainly the case for much of the first half against Fulham, with James Maddison dropping deep to receive the ball from the central defenders, allowing Udogie to take up positions in between the lines.

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Destiny Udogie was like a forward against Fulham

Fulham struggled to cope with the pace at which Tottenham moved the ball in the first half and with the way that the Spurs stars interchanged positions.

While the away side did give a much better account of themselves after the interval, Postecoglou’s men eased to a 2-0 win, owing to goals from Son Heung-min and Maddison in either half.

Speaking after the game, McCoist told talkSPORT (24/10 8:23pm): “I’m looking at [Destiny] Udogie’s starting position as well when Tottenham have got it in kind of a back three.

“He’s actually playing in a kind of the left-hand side of a number 10 position. He’s so far up the pitch, it’s incredible.”

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What is already quite noticeable is that Ange is making some clear tactical tweaks depending on the opponents we are coming up against, with Udogie and Porro not taking up as advanced positions against Arsenal or Liverpool.

So, the Australian is showing already that he is not someone with a one-size-fits-all approach like Marcelo Bielsa, and that he can be a little pragmatic, even though he sticks to his principles of play.

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Ange Postecoglou‘s unbeaten start in the Premier League continued tonight as his Spurs side overcame Fulham in a 2-0 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Goals from Heung-min Son and James Maddison scored the goals that secured the three points for the Lilywhites in what was ultimately a fairly comfortable victory. In truth, Spurs probably didn’t actually play their best, but got the win nonetheless.

Tottenham fans will be more than happy to take the result and return to the top of the Premier League table. However, there was some concern when Destiny Udogie was replaced by Emerson Royal early in the second half.

Young midfielder Pape Matar Sarr was also taken off further into the game after seemingly being unable to play any longer, with Oliver Skipp taking his place.

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Postecoglou comments on Udogie and Sarr fitness

Speaking after the game (relayed via Nick Godwin), Postecoglou delivered an update on the potential injuries to Udogie and Sarr, and it sounds like fairly good news.

Godwin said: “Ange says Sarr had been a bit unwell before the game and he thought he’d only last an hour or so. Udogie felt some tightness but he doesn’t think it’s serious.”

It remains to be seen what the full extent of the issues are, but Postecoglou’s early assessment suggests there is very little to worry about.

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Hopefully, both players are good for the game against Crystal Palace on Friday, as they have been so solid for us this season. I think Udogie in particular was really impressive tonight and he is especially crucial to keep fit as we have very few options at left-back.

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Even though Italy were at the end of a 3-1 loss in what was a repeat of the final of Euro 2020, Udogie showed plenty of promise in what was his first start for his country.

As Spurs fans have come to expect of the 20-year-old, he was solid defensively in one-on-one situations and decisive in his forays up the pitch.

Udogie, who started the move that led to Gianluca Scamacca’s opener in the 15th minute, has received plenty of praise from the Italian press for his showing in London.

In an opinion piece for Messaggero Veneto, journalist Pietro Oleotto even suggested a couple of days ago that it is ‘incredible’ that former Italy boss Roberto Mancini didn’t call up the youngster to the Azzurri squad over the last couple of years.

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Destiny Udogie is earning fans left, right and centre

Piccari has now become the latest reporter to gush over the Tottenham man after his first start for Italy.

He said (via TMW): “We (Italy) came to this match not at the best from an environmental point of view but we saw desire and character. You took a risk but you had to do it like this.

“I liked Udogie like crazy, he’s growing a lot. I saw myself in him a strong full-back from some time ago.”

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Udogie’s stock is going to grow considerably over the next year or two and I fully expect the youngster to be a fixture in Luciano Spalletti’s starting eleven from now on and to play a key role for Italy in next summer’s Euros.

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Oleotto writes that those who have been following Udogie’s progress closely were not surprised by how the Spurs star stepped up and delivered at Wembley in his first start for the Azzurri.

He says that the 20-year-old was fully deserving of a place in Luciano Spalletti’s side and adds that ‘it is incredible’ that his predecessor, Mancini did not call him up to the squad on a single occasion over the last couple of years.

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Udogie gamble has paid off for Tottenham Hotspur

The journalist adds that the Spurs star is ‘terribly missed’ at Udinese, who have failed to replace him ‘adequately’, adding that his replacement, Jordan Zemura, is not on the same level ‘tactically’.

Finally, Oleotto also praises Tottenham for securing Udogie’s services, suggesting that the North London club were well aware of the youngster’s potential and took a smart bet on him.

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While Udogie’s raw talent is clear for all to see, what is striking about the youngster is his confidence and mentality.

One can tell that he is not fazed by anything and he seems to have an air of arrogance about him, almost as if he knows that he is better than the players he comes up against.

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Since the arrival of Ange Postecoglou, it’s fair to say a number of players have excelled in his attacking, expansive system.

The team as a whole is flourishing right now, and sits on top of the Premier League table as we head into the weekend’s action.

After a dismal campaign last year, the likes of Cristian Romero, Heung-min Son, and Dejan Kulusevski appear to be back to their best.

Meanwhile, Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr have formed a terrific partnership in the middle of the park and appear to be the choice pairing in central midfield, with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg losing his regular spot.

One of the stars of the season so far, has been young Destiny Udogie. Having signed for Spurs last summer, he spent the 2022/23 campaign on loan with his former club Udinese, but has certainly made his arrival in North London felt this term.

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Bissouma, Sarr, and Udogie are on the rise

Apparently, the trio of Bissouma, Sarr, and Udogie, were all ‘surplus to requirements’ at Tottenham previously, but have managed to salvage their careers, according to Tim Sherwood.

He told the No Tippy Tappy Football Podcast: “If you’re a player in that dressing room, the manager gives you the confidence to go toe-to-toe with any team. You have a manager who trusts you and he’s improved the individuals.

“There are loads of players there like Sarr, and Udogie who’s been fantastic when he’s come back from loan, Bissouma has been outstanding. Everyone thought they were surplus to requirements, but suddenly this guy has shown them a bit of love and now the recruitment doesn’t look half bad.”

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The idea that these three were surplus to requirements is a bit of a stretch. I think Bissouma was always going to be given the time to settle in, and Udogie stayed at Udinese to help his development.

Sarr is the only one who I think was close to leaving, and while they have all performed brilliantly this season, I don’t think they exactly needed to save their careers.

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Udogie has been one of the standout full-backs across the Premier League so far this season and the youngster deservedly won his first two senior caps for Italy during the international break.

After coming on as a second-half substitute against Malta and setting up Davide Frattesi’s goal, the 20-year-old was given the nod to start at Wembley on Tuesday night.

Udogie was certainly not fazed by the occasion and delivered a confident display, playing a key part in the away side’s opener.

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Udogie needs to improve his defensive awareness

Even though the Azzuri were at the wrong end of a 3-1 loss, the former Udinese man has received plenty of praise for his performance (Mathew Upson –BBC Sport).

Speletti has said that he was not surprised by the left-back’s showing but he identified one area that the player where the player has to improve.

The Italy boss said (via talkSPORT) about the Tottenham man: “He played the game he needed to. He produced the performance I was expecting from him.

“I think he still needs to be a bit more consistent when it comes to staying switched on defensively. But he did show what great running ability he has, and stamina he has.”

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While Udogie is an excellent one vs one defender, we have seen him occasionally lose concentration when it comes to marking players.

However, that is to be expected with a young player and the 20-year-old will certainly become better at reading the game and staying switched on as he gets more minutes under his belt.

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James Maddison has settled into life at Tottenham fantastically since his move from Leicester this summer. The playmaker has racked up five assists already (Transfermarkt), and has also been named one of the club’s vice-captains under Ange Postecoglou.

Likewise, Destiny Udogie has enjoyed a brilliant start to the season. Signed last summer, the youngster spent the 2022/23 campaign on loan at Udinese, but has flourished since joining up with the Spurs first team this year.

The pair came up against one another on international duty this week, with Maddison part of Gareth Southgate’s England squad, and Udogie making the most of his first call-up to the Italian senior squad.

England won the game 3-1 and have now secured qualification for Euro 2024, with two goals from former Tottenham man, Harry Kane, sealing the three points.

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Raise a glass to Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie

England players decided to hit the town and celebrate after the game, with the likes of Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Jack Grealish joining Maddison in London’s high-profile bars according to a piece in the Daily Mail.

Described as a “fun night,” the England players ran up an impressive bar tab before heading back to a fancy hotel for some rest.

Of note, is one moment where Maddison and Grealish joined forces and “toasted” Udogie, and later “chanting the youngster’s name” in recognition of his step up to the international stage.

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What players get up to in their own time is entirely their business and I’m glad the England lads had some fun after the win. Toasting Udogie is a nice touch, too.

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Since finally arriving in North London this summer, Destiny Udogie has been a revelation in the revived Spurs squad under Ange Postecoglou.

The 20-year-old has flourished in the left-back role, adapting slightly from the left wing-back role he played with Udinese. Udogie has been defending solidly, but it is in attacking areas that he has been most impressive, and he already has two assists to his name this season (Transfermarkt).

It was no surprise then, that Udogie was handed his first call-up to the Italy senior squad for the current international break. Luciano Spalletti gave Udogie his debut in the recent win over Malta on Saturday, with a brief, ten-minute substitute appearance.

Udogie was given a starting place for the game against England on Tuesday evening, and despite the result there, will presumably be delighted to have his first Italy caps under his belt.

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Mayor condemns racist abuse of Destiny Udogie

However, the experience may have been tarnished somewhat by the fact that a Facebook post celebrating Udogie’s breakthrough for Italy has been hit by racist trolls. The Municipality of Nogara, Udogie’s birthplace, shared the post but a slew of highly offensive comments were added to the comments section.

The mayor of Nogara, Flavio Pasini, has spoken to CalcioMercato on the matter: “Let me be clear: we clearly distance ourselves from any sentence against the colour of Destiny’s skin.

“Udogie is from Nogara and it is inadmissible to read certain things against a boy who was born and raised in my country and who has realised his dream of making his debut with the blue jersey of Italy.

“I tried to find out who it was who wrote certain phrases and I noticed that those insulting him are not people from Nogara but people who have flocked to our Facebook page to rage for no reason against a good boy, one of ours, of whom we are proud.”

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It is utterly disgusting that anyone would take the time to post nasty comments about a 20-year-old boy who has just achieved his dream of representing his country in the sport he loves. It’s truly pathetic, and this kind of thing has to stop.

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It was another big feather in Udogie’s cap last night as he was handed his first start for Italy in a high-profile clash at Wembley.

The 20-year-old was completely unfazed by the occasion and had the aura of an experienced player who has well over 50 caps to his name.

The Tottenham man was composed in defence and confidently strode forward with the ball from the back on a number of occasions, with his impressive work down the left leading to Italy’s opener from Gianluca Scamacca on 15 minutes.

Udogie was one of the best players on the pitch in the first half but he was replaced by Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco just past the hour mark as Luciano Spalletti’s men went in search of an equaliser.

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Destiny Udogie is impressing on all counts this year

In the end, the away side found themselves on the end of a 3-1 loss but Upson was blown away with what he saw from the Spurs star on the night.

The former England centre-back told the BBC Sport website: “We’ve touched on him a couple of times in this first half already, Destiny Udogie. He’s just shown there exactly why he has started tonight.

“Such a driving run, bursting forward with such energy. Coming into the box from the left and doing a few one-twos. Just brings another dimension to this Italy side.”

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Udogie has effortlessly passed each big challenge that has been put in front of him and there is no doubt that his ceiling is extremely high. The 20-year-old might just be the best signing we made during the Fabio Paratici era.

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Udogie, who won his first cap for Italy as a second-half substitute in the Azzurri’s 4-0 win over Malta last week, came into the starting eleven against the Three Lions.

As Spurs fans have come to expect from the 20-year-old, he stepped up to the occasion and did not look fazed by the big stage.

He was arguably Italy’s best player in the first half, with his impressive work down the left paving the way for Gianluca Scamacca to open the scoring for the visitors against the run of play on 15 minutes.

However, England mounted an impressive fight back, with a Harry Kane brace and Marcus Rashford goal seeing them emerge comfortable 3-1 winners.

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Destiny Udogie was a bright spark in Italy defeat

Udogie was replaced by Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco just past the hour mark as Luciano Spalletti’s men went in search of an equaliser but the reigning European champions failed to muster any sort of fight in the latter stages of the game.

The Tottenham man was one of the few shining lights on a disappointing night for Italy and his rating reflects that.

Football Italia have given him a rating of 6.5 out of 10, which is the highest of any Azzuri star and wrote about the left-back: “Was involved in Italy’s opener by linking up with El Shaarawy. Came close to scoring his first Italy goal in his senior debut as a starter.”

The Telegraph gave him a rating of 6, which was the second highest in the Italy side after Scamacca, and they wrote about the Spurs man: “Showed both sides of his game. Good game management to take booking for Foden foul. Broke forward to goal but flat-footed when Rashford scored.”

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I believe Udogie easily deserved a 7 as he was one of the best players on the pitch in the first half, dealing impressively with the threat of Phil Foden and Kyle Walker down the England right and striding forward confidently with the ball when space opened up for him.

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Tottenham fans would not have been surprised by Udogie’s confident and authoritative performance against England at Wembley on Tuesday.

The 20-year-old has had an outstanding start to his Spurs career, having adapted seamlessly to the demands of the Premier League and Ange Postecoglou’s system, and he certainly looked at home on the big stage for the Azzurri.

Udogie strode forward confidently with the ball on several occasions in the first half, with one of those moves leading to Gianluca Scamacca’s opener on 15 minutes.

The Tottenham man found himself on the losing side as the home sight fought back with a Harry Kane brace and a goal from Marcus Rashford to seal their place in next summer’s Euros, but the left-back has come in for plenty of praise for his display.

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Udogie is impressing some big names in the game

Zola was pleased with the bravery that Luciano Spalletti’s men showed at Wembley, singling out Udogie for praise.

He said on Channel 4 (broadcast on 17/10; 20:08): “It reminded me of what Spalletti said, he said before the match on the interview: ‘we need to be brave with the ball. We need to control the possession and play like that, with freedom’. 

“And you can see here, Donnarumma could’ve kicked the ball [long], he didn’t do that despite the pressure. They came out with passing. And I have to say Udogie was fantastic and they built up a good action.”

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Udogie will feel right at home in Spalletti’s Italy set-up, having now been accustomed to playing out from the back and being brave on the ball at Tottenham under Postecoglou. There is no doubt that the 20-year-old will be a fixture in the Azzuri’s starting eleven from now on.

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Destiny Udogie has been a revelation since joining up with the Tottenham first team this year. The starlet actually signed for Spurs last season, but remained on loan with his former club Udinese for the 2022/23 season.

That extra time spent in Italy clearly worked wonders for Udogie, who has arrived in England this season looking hungry to succeed. The 20-year-old is one of many players thriving under Ange Postecoglou at Spurs.

For someone so young, and given he is brand new to life in England and the Premier League, Udogie has settled in remarkably well.

He has started all eight games for Spurs this term, and added two assists as the Lilywhites climbed to the top of the table before the international break (Transfermarkt).

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Destiny Udogie praised by Spalletti on Italy duty

Earning his first call-up to the Italy senior squad for these international fixtures was inevitable, and Udogie came on as a substitute against Malta on Saturday for an 11-minute cameo.

Speaking about his new international star after the win over Malta, Spalletti said (via TuttoSport): “He has it all. He is a footballer who has to have experiences like all young boys, but he has a body and engine that advances for others as well.

“In a game where physicality and strength can make a difference, it’s a footballer who can give us a hand.”

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Udogie has been one of the stars of the season, and the fact that he is only 20 years old and will keep getting better is so exciting. He fully deserves his time to shine on the international stage too, but I just hope he doesn’t get to do too much damage to England later this week.

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Udogie received his first call up the Italian national team last week and it certainly did not come as a surprise, given the impressive start he has made to his Tottenham career.

The 20-year-old has seamlessly managed to adapt to the demands of the Premier League and Ange Postecoglou’s system, and all indications are that there is a lot more to come from him.

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Destiny Udogie only needed 10 minutes to impress

Luciano Spalletti handed him his first cap on Saturday, as the youngster came off the bench to replace Federico Dimarco in the 80th minute before setting up Davide Fratessi for Italy’s fourth goal.

Speaking after the game, Spalletti revealed that Udogie had been asked to play as a midfielder in training, remarking that the former Udinese man is capable of operating in the middle of the park (Tuttomercatoweb).

Corriere were impressed with the Tottenham man’s senior bow at Stadio San Nicola in Barri on Saturday.

They gave him a 6/10 and wrote: “He is the first debutant under Spalletti’s management. Eleven minutes to understand the effect he has, recovering the ball which makes it 4-0.”

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This is undoubtedly the first of many caps for Udogie. The fact that an experienced and reputed tactician like Spalletti believes that he can play as a midfielder is a testament to just how talented the 20-year-old is. 

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Tottenham completed a £15 million deal to sign Udogie from Udinese in August of last year with the left-back remaining at the Serie A outfit for the 2022/23 campaign as part of the agreement which was brokered by the club’s former managing director of football Fabio Paratici (Sky Sports).

Hutchinson revealed that he had watched Udogie on more than one occasion while the 20-year-old was playing for Udinese and while he recognised he was a good player, the Scotsman did not see him stand out with his performances.

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A solid start for Destiny Udogie at Tottenham

Udogie was handed the starting left-back position by new head coach Antonio Conte earlier this summer and has repaid the Australian with a solid start to his Spurs career which saw the North Londoners top the Premier League table prior to the international break.

“Udogie, I think, has been amazing,” Hutchinson told ESPN.

“I saw him when he was at Udinese quite a few times. And I thought he was good, wasn’t a standout player. But now, he’s come back to Spurs and been amazing.”

Udogie’s performances for Tottenham caught the eye of Luciano Spalletti, who handed the youngster his first senior cap for Italy on Saturday as a late substitute in their 4-0 win over Malta.

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The left-back position had been a problem area for Tottenham in recent years with Ryan Sessegnon failing to live up to the hype with a series of injuries and has struggled to perform on a consistent basis, especially when in and out of the starting eleven.

Ben Davies is a solid defender but in fairness to the Welshman, does not threaten the opposition with any intent when in the attacking half of the pitch.   Ivan Perisic‘s left wing-back role under Antonio Conte failed to work out with the Croatian having looked a better option further up the pitch this season until his season was cruelly cut short due to an ACL injury.

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Udogie has enjoyed an impressive start to his career at Tottenham having made the left-back position his own with a number of impressive performances under Ange Postecoglou.

The 20-year-old had been a regular at Under-21 level for the Azzurri and was called up by the recently appointed Luciano Spalletti for the Euro 2024 qualifier double header against Malta and England.

With his side 3-0 ahead against Malta, Spalletti gave Udogie his first taste of senior international action when he came off the bench for the final eleven minutes and certainly repaid the faith shown in him when he provided the assist for David Frattesi to round of the scoring.

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Destiny Udogie – a shrewd Fabio Paratici signing

After the match, Udogie told RAI Sport: “Wearing the Italy jersey was a dream I had since childhood and now it has come true.

“I am very happy and even happier with the victory that allows us to continue pushing for qualification.”

When asked about his start to the season at Spurs, he continued: “It is going well, I must continue working hard and keep proving what I can do. I dedicate the debut to my family and all those who love me.”

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Huge credit has to be given to Fabio Paratici for securing the signature of Udogie, who could be Tottenham’s left back for many years to come. 

It would be fair to say that Ryan Sessegnon‘s future at Tottenham has to be over when you compare how Udogie has performed in his first eight games for the club against the lack of consistency which Sessegnon showed under both Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte.

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Udogie received his maiden Italy call-up this week following his exploits at Tottenham this season, where he has been an instant revelation under Ange Postecoglou.

The former Udinese man has lined up at left-back in every game so far this season, but operates as an inverted full-back at times during the Spurs attack.

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Destiny Udogie is impressing for Italy and Tottenham

Therefore, it comes as no surprise that Spalletti has been able to make use of Udogie’s talents in-field during Italy training, with the Spurs star improving on the ball with each passing game this season.

The 20-year-old has been one of the surprise rising stars of the Premier League campaign, and will look to continue his good form for club and country this month.

Spalletti said about Udogie (Tuttomercatoweb): “There are those (in our squad) who can cover multiple roles. Udogie played as a midfielder (in training) and can also be used in that role.”

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I am so surprised at how effective Udogie has been as an inverted full-back, seeing as his past experience was almost exclusively as a wing-back. This kid has a seriously scary ceiling if he carries on progressing at this rate.

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Tottenham go into the international break at the top of the Premier League table after an incredible start to the season under Ange Postecoglou.

The Spurs boss has bid farewell to a large portion of his squad for the next couple of weeks, as various players head out to join up with their national squads.

There are Euro 2024 qualifiers, friendly matches, youth squad action, and even some World Cup 2026 qualifiers on the way in the coming days.

On Wednesday, Ben Davies captained Wales to a 4-0 win over Gibraltar at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground. The Spurs defender even opened the scoring on the night, nodding home from three yards out.

Meanwhile, Tottenham youngsters Luca Gunter and Ashley Phillips played the full 90 minutes as England U19s drew 0-0 with Montenegro. Alfie Dorrington was an unused substitute for the game, while Jamie Donley didn’t make the matchday squad.

Fellow youngster, Will Andiyapan, was in action for Wales U19s, playing the full 90 minutes in another 0-0 draw, against Austria.

SOLNA, SWEDEN – MARCH 24: Dejan Kulusevski of Sweden during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group A match between Sweden and Belgium at Friends Arena on March 24, 2023 in Solna, Sweden. (Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images)

When do Spurs players have international games?

Here are the upcoming international games for the Tottenham Hotspur players.

Heung-min Son: South Korea vs Tunisia (friendly) October 13 at 12pm, South Korea vs Vietnam (friendly) October 17 at 12pm

James Maddison: England vs Australia (friendly) October 13 at 7:45pm, England vs Italy (Euro 2024 qualifier) October 17 at 7:45pm

Dejan Kulusevski: Sweden vs Moldova (friendly) October 12 at 6pm, Belgium vs Sweden (Euro 2024 qualifier) October 16 at 7:45pm

Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero: Argentina vs Paraguay (World Cup 2026 qualifier) October 13 at 12am, Peru vs Argentina (World Cup 2026 qualifier) October 18 at 3am

Micky van de Ven: Netherlands vs France (Euro 2024 qualifier) October 13 at 7:45pm, Greece vs Netherlands (Euro 2024 qualifier) October 16 at 7:45pm

Destiny Udogie and Guglielmo Vicario: Italy vs Malta (Euro 2024 qualifier) October 14 at 7:45pm, England vs Italy (Euro 2024 qualifier) October 17 at 7:45pm

Yves Bissouma: Mali vs Saudi Arabia (friendly) October 17 at 4pm

Pape Matar Sarr: Senegal vs Cameroon (friendly) October 16 at 7:30pm

Richarlison: Brazil vs Venezuela (World Cup 2026 qualifier) October 13 at 1:30am, Uruguay vs Brazil (World Cup 2026 qualifier) October 18 at 1am

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg: Denmark vs Kazakhstan (Euro 2024 qualifier) October 14 at 7:45pm, San Marino vs Denmark (Euro 2024 qualifier) October 17 at 7:45pm

Ben Davies and Joe Rodon: Wales vs Croatia (Euro 2024 qualifier) October 15 at 7:45pm

Dane Scarlett: England U21s vs Serbia U21s (Euro qualifier) October 12 at 7:45pm, Slovakia U21s vs England U21s (Euro qualifier) October 16 at 5:30pm

Alfie Devine: Romania U20s vs England U20s (Euro Lite) October 12 at 5pm, England U20s vs Portugal U20s (Euro Lite) October 17 at 7pm

Alfie Dorrington, Ashley Phillips, Jamie Donley, and Luca Gunter: England U19s vs Wales U19s (Euro qualifier) October 14 at 2pm, England U19s vs Austria U19s (Euro qualifier) October 17 at 5pm

Will Andiyapan: Wales U19s vs England U19s (Euro qualifier) October 14 at 2pm, Montenegro U19s vs Wales U19s (Euro qualifier) October 17 at 5pm

Josh Keeley: Latvia U21s vs Republic of Ireland U21s (Euro qualifier) October 13 at 1pm

Mikey Moore and Callum Olusesi: England U17s vs Norway U17s (friendly) October 13 at 12pm

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While there was plenty of excitement at Spurs about Udogie prior to this season, the youngster has taken many by surprise by how easily he has made the transition to the Premier League and adapted to the demands of the inverted full-back role in Ange Postecoglou’s system.

Some pundits have predicted that the youngster has the potential to develop into one of the best in the world in his position (Micky Hazard) and his performances have not gone unnoticed back in his home country.

In fact, in their editorial last week, Gazzetta dello Sport praised Udogie’s ‘boldness’, adding that the 20-year-old is on his way to becoming ‘one of the young revelations’ of the Premier League season.

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Udogie wants to prove himself at the top level

The Spurs man has got his first call-up to the Azzurri set-up for their upcoming qualifiers against Malta and England, and Antonelli believes that the left-back is ready to showcase what he can do.

When asked about Udogie’s call-up, he told Sport Italia: “It’s the crowning achievement of many things. He’ll turn 21 on the 28th of November, he has almost 80 games in Serie A and in the Premier League, he is 7 for 7. 

“The football critics expected his call-up as if it were almost a foregone conclusion. Here, however, there is nothing taken for granted: when you get to the national team, you also get to touch the peak of your ambitions and objectives.

“It is an important goal, he knows who Spalletti is and he knows the coach’s way of playing. He’s looking forward to representing Italy. With all the calmness, now that he has arrived there he will have to prove that he deserves it.”

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It remains to be seen if Udogie will start either clash during the international break but I have no doubt that the youngster will catch Spalletti’s eye in training, and I expect him to be a regular in the Italy squad for now on.

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Udogie has hit the ground running in the Premier League, having adapted seamlessly to the intensity and the physicality of the competition, and to the tactical demands of the inverted full-back role in Ange Postecoglou’s system.

The 20-year-old showed just how high his ceiling is by the way he dealt with two of the best players across the Premier League in Bukayo Saka and Mohamed Salah in the clashes against Arsenal and Liverpool respectively.

The Italy Under-21 international has come in for plenty of praise over recent weeks, with Graham Roberts insisting that he could become a £100m player while Micky Hazard has backed the youngster to evolve into the best left-back in Tottenham’s history.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Destiny Udogie of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

James Maddison is a big fan of Destiny Udogie

Maddison has become the latest to praise the left-back to high heavens, admitting that the former Udinese man has hardly any weakness.

The 26-year-old told Football London: “Destiny is just a beast, man. He’s so good.

“When I talk about learning and adapting with the manager’s new style, him playing inside is not natural to him. He’s still working on that himself.

“He’s actually better on the ball and he can take the ball and dribble in the middle of the pitch and open it up for us. He’s got good receiving skills and he’s so powerful and so good.”

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The most exciting thing about Udogie is the fact that he is only 20 years of age and is nowhere near his ceiling as of yet. There is no doubt that he has the potential to develop into one of the best in the world in his position over the next few years.

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Udogie has had an excellent start to his Tottenham career and has already become a fan favourite at the club.

The 20-year-old has shown maturity beyond his years and has looked quite comfortable in Ange Postecolgou’s system despite operating almost exclusively as a wing-back during his time at Udinese.

The Italian has already showcased that he is one of the best across the Premier League in defending one vs one, managing to keep the likes of Mohamed Salah and Bukayo Saka relatively quiet.

The youngster has also displayed excellent technical quality and awareness of what is around him, making the right choice of passes more often than not.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Destiny Udogie of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Will Udogie become Spurs’ best-ever left-back?

Udogie appears to getting better with each additional game under his belt, and Hazard believes that he is on his way to becoming a club legend in N17.

He is going to be the best left back we’ve ever had he’s superb x

— Micky Hazard (@1MickyHazard) October 7, 2023

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What is most impressive about Udogie is the calmness he exudes, which is rare for someone so young. From his demeanour, he looks like someone who has played more than 100 Premier League games rather than a player who is getting his first taste of English football.

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