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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Hytner

Ange Postecoglou ‘not in the happiness business’ over Maddison’s playing time

Ange Postecoglou and James Maddison embrace after Tottenham’s 4-0 win at Manchester City
‘There are probably guys in the team who would love to have Madders’ self-belief,’ said Ange Postecoglou. Photograph: Ryan Browne/Tottenham Hotspur FC/Shutterstock

Ange Postecoglou said that everybody would love to be as self-assured as James Maddison, not least some of his other players at Tottenham, as he reflected on the vice-captain’s importance to the collective.

It felt as though Maddison had a point to prove at Manchester City last weekend when he returned to the XI after two Premier League matches as a substitute and he proved it, scoring the first two goals in the 4-0 win.

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