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Archie Gray shares what he really thinks about having to play in different positions at Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur are building a young squad with an eye on the future and already have multiple top talents on board.
For instance, Spurs signed Archie Gray, one of the most highly rated young talents in England, earlier this year.
Gray has proven to be an incredibly talented and versatile player, turning out in a number of different positions for Tottenham.
Along with playing in defensive midfield and central midfield, the 18-year-old has played all across the Spurs back line.
Tottenham’s centre-back injury crisis has led to Ange Postecoglou naming Gray in that position over the past few games.
Spurs fans have been praising Gray for his displays at centre-back, testament to his brilliant talent and versatility.
Gray has now shared what he really thinks about having to play in different positions for Tottenham.
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Archie Gray happy to play anywhere for Tottenham
Gray, speaking to the , said he’s not bothered about where on the pitch he’s playing, just so long as he’s getting minutes.
“No, I’m not really focusing on what position I am right now,” he said.
“Look, this year and last year I’m more than happy to play anywhere just to get the minutes on the pitch.
“I just try to take every opportunity I get and just try to stay in the team.
“Like I said I’ve played central midfield since I was a young age… but I enjoy playing everywhere on the pitch and just getting the minutes.”
Gray shares how he’s finding life at Tottenham after Leeds playoff heartbreak
Gray described 2024 as a year of “ups and massive downs”, with the Leeds playoff final defeat proving a very bitter pill to swallow.
However, he’s now enjoying life at Tottenham and said he’s eager to keep learning and developing as a player.
“This year I’ve loads of ups and massive downs, probably the worst in football in losing the play-off final and it’s learning from experiences like that,” he said.
“Then signing for Tottenham, learning a bunch, in a different role to what I had at Leeds but it’s learning and adapting to that.
“It’s about working hard every day to get into the team and I’ll continue to do that. I’m enjoying it.
“It’s been a good year but I’m the type of person who doesn’t really like to get too excited or too low when things get bad.
“I stay in the middle and that’s the way I’ve always been and was always taught to be. I think that’s really helped me along the way.”
Gray also admitted he was initially star-struck when he arrived at Tottenham but he now describes his teammates as “world-class” players who are “normal” guys.