Tottenham’s Pedro Porro and Ange Postecoglou talk about James Maddison before Brighton match
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Pedro Porro has been instrumental in Tottenham Hotspur’s recent surge of success. During the Europa League match against Ferencvaros, Porro was one of just four players to keep his place in the starting lineup. With Destiny Udogie sidelined due to injury, Porro took on an inverted role and excelled along the touchline while Ben Davies and Archie Gray covered the left-back position. His outstanding performance in Hungary was highlighted by a near-goal, hindered only by the crossbar. Due to his impressive form, Porro earned a spot on the Spain national team for the first time since March.
Dominic Solanke has also been recognized for his efforts, earning a call-up to the England squad for the first time in seven years. However, James Maddison, despite his consistent high-level performances, was not selected. The decision appears to be due to the depth of options available in his position, with Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden preferred.
Pedro Porro expressed confidence in his teammate, saying, “Maddison will be back very soon.”
In response to Porro’s international selection, James Maddison wrote on Instagram, “About time!!!! Congrats Peter! @PedroPorro29_ [two white heart emojis].”
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou conveyed his sentiments about Maddison’s omission from the England squad. Postecoglou noted Maddison’s impressive form,
Ange Postecoglou said “His form from the first game has been really strong physically. I’ve said a few times that he’s back at the levels where he can play in the manner he wants to and do everything he wants in a game. In the last two or three weeks, he’s had an effect on goals and assists as well, which always gets highlighted with players in his position, but his general play has been outstanding. I’m sure if he continues in that vein he will be in the conversation for England squads moving forward.”
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