THOMAS FRANK MAKES A BIG CLAIM ABOUT ARCHIE GRAY AT TOTTENHAM
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank has heaped praise on 19-year-old midfielder Archie Gray, comparing the youngster’s potential to that of two of the Premier League’s finest — Rodri and Declan Rice.
Speaking to Football.London, Frank explained how he views the England U21 international as a complete modern midfielder capable of playing multiple roles in the middle of the park.
“I see him as a midfielder who can play as a six or an eight. That’s his position, and these days midfielders need to be more complete,” said Frank.
“You need to be a little bit of a six, a little bit of an eight, and a ten. Two of the best in the world right now are probably Rodri and Declan Rice. They can do a little bit of everything.
Archie has that same potential — and those are big names to compare him to, but I believe he can reach that level.”
Frank, who has utilized Gray centrally this season, revealed that he had previously attempted to bring the teenager to Brentford before Tottenham secured his signature last year.
When asked if he had tried to sign Gray for the Bees, the Dane confirmed:
“Let’s put it this way — yes, we spoke with him. But he ended up at Tottenham, and maybe that was good because I still have the chance to work with him!
It’s one of those things in football. Sometimes you go for targets and can’t make it happen. What matters now is that Archie is here, and I’m delighted with what I see from him. He’s got a big future ahead.”
Tottenham fans, do you agree with Frank’s comparison?
Could Archie Gray really grow into the next Declan Rice or even Rodri?
Drop your thoughts below! 👇🔥
