James Maddison has admitted that it is a bit annoying for Tottenham to have their momentum slowed by the international break this week, although he is honoured to be selected by England.
Spurs are currently unbeaten in the Premier League under Ange Postecoglou, winning six games from a possible eight and topping the table mid-way through October.
The Lilywhites have taken points away to Arsenal and Brentford, while also beating Manchester United and Liverpool at home so far this season.
LUTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 07: Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammate James Maddison after scoring the team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Tottenham Hotspur at Kenilworth Road on October 07, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)
The international break is annoying for Tottenham
Although being at the summit of the table means very little so early in the campaign, it is at least a sign of progress under a new manager, and Spurs will want to surf that wave of momentum for as long as possible.
Therefore, it comes as a slight annoyance that Spurs find themselves in the portion of the season where there are three back-to-back international breaks in September, October and November.
When asked if he was in the form of his life, Maddison told BBC Radio 5 Live (as relayed by the Evening Standard): “Potentially, I feel really good, to be honest.
“I feel at the top of my game, and that is contributing to wins at the minute, and we have started the season really well, and we have got a good momentum.
“The international break has probably come at a bit of an annoying time in a way.
“You would never, ever not want to represent your country, because I always say it is the pinnacle when I am away with England, but if I’ve got my club head on, we’re in good form, we’re in good momentum, we are unbeaten in the league in eight.
“We came back after the last international break and hit the ground running again and won late against Sheffield United in brilliant circumstances. Hopefully, we can do the same off the back of this one and continue the form.”
Spurs Web Opinion:
I would rather just have one big international break in October where national sides play all six of their fixtures in a few weeks than have this constant stop-start for three months.
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