Tottenham too instead of settling for a draw - but doubts still remain over Liverpool as serious contenders. It puts others under pressure, but this kid is special and he’s scoring goals. Modric, now deeply ensconced in the engine room of Real Madrid, was regarded as too small for the Prem when he arrived at Tottenham in 2008. been known to ask press officer McCann for permission to swear – including after defeat to Manchester City in last year’s League Cup final. anded Edwards his debut in the EFL CupPochettino said: His qualities … its only looks – his body and the way that he plays – remember a little bit from the beginning of Messi. Yet again, he was another who swapped positions, from defensive midfield to centre-half, and the decision reaped instant rewards. Sunderland declined to make any comment on the picture of Van Aanholt smoking the shisha. If he continues to play at high level he can become the best there. Clubs can seek independent advice on a players cardiac health from an expert who sits on the FA panel. The French striker was signed from Juventus for £11million in 1999, originally seen as a winger thanks to his blistering pace.