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Tottenham fans react as Ben Davies impresses at Everton

Will Butcher
Will Butcher

Tottenham fans have praised Ben Davies for his performance on the left of a back three against Everton – as Antonio Conte’s side earned a clean sheet.

Davies, 28, has played every minute of both matches under Conte. The Italian using Davies as a left-sided centre-back, in his notorious back three.

Having played well against Vitesse Arnhem in the week, Davies was tasked with helping Tottenham keep a clean sheet against Everton on Sunday.

Spurs did just that and were inches away from winning the match – Gio Lo Celso’s curling effort hitting the post late on, Jordan Pickford beaten.

Davies was superb in defence. WhoScored claim he made an impressive three tackles, and three clearances – second only to Eric Dier.

He was also efficient when in possession. The 67-time Wales international produced 65 successful passes from an attempted 78.

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What are Tottenham fans saying about Davies after Everton draw?

Of course, Davies has been forced to wait for regular game time under Nuno Espirito Santo. The Portuguese gaffer used a back four.

It saw Sergio Reguilon start at left-back, £60k-a-week () Davies making do with game time in the Conference League and Carabao Cup.

Indeed, it was only his second start of the season in the Premier League. But on the left of a back-three, with Reguilon, he looked more than competent.

Of course, it is a position he has played with Wales for years. Many Tottenham fans praised Davies for his outing, at Everton.