In advance of the NLD, Ange Postecoglou praises the 26-year-old Tottenham star, calling him “a top player.”

Ange Postecoglou praised some of his players while chatting with Gary Lineker for the BBC.

The former Celtic manager has had a significant impact on Tottenham. Postecoglou will be hoping his team can build on their strong start ahead of this weekend’s NLD.

One of the keys to to Spurs’ success this season has been James Maddison, and Postecoglou has been singing the praises of the England man.

Ange Postecoglou praises James Maddison’s impact at Tottenham

Maddison has had a massive impact on this Tottenham side and he’s already a fan favourite thanks to his goals, assists, and attitude on the pitch.

In a BBC interview with Gary Lineker, Spurs manager Postecoglou gushed about Maddison.

“Signing him was risk-free because he’s a superb athlete. I recognized that. But what Postecoglou stated, “I’ve been really happy with is how he’s embraced the whole club.

“And it’s crucial because the guys from previous year always have a little bit of a hangover. Whatever the circumstances, having such a rough year drains you as a person. You need the males to enter and say, “I wasn’t involved in that.” He entered, took a look at the surroundings, and exclaimed, “This is unbelievable.” He accepted the leadership position I put him in. I wasn’t a genius for choosing him as a player. He possesses the quality that makes you anticipate something happening as the ball approaches.