Tottenham defender, Djed Spence, has revealed that he is not the only one in England's firing line, Thomas Tuchel, after his clips were mentioned in training.
The Tottenham defender was in Tuchel's bad books when he made a slow start to Saturday's open training session.
Tuchel was heard shouting “Djed, Djed, Djed wake up! Wake up!” after a player hesitated during a passing drill. But Spence said this was part of the “very detailed” manager's lesson.
“It's normal. He's a great manager. He wants the best for his players,” Spence told talkSPORT. “He wants a high level and in this competition we must be ready, enter it.
“Every time we have to be at a high level, that's what he wants, it's good, I wouldn't be the only one saying it, it's part of the game.
“I think he's a great manager, a great guy. He's very detailed in what he wants to do. I have a lot of respect for him.
“It's like what he always says, we build a family, we build brotherhood in the team, everyone has one dream, one mind.
“I think everyone is on the same path. We can do special things. I think he's built this place for himself with this squad.”
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Spence made his World Cup debut in the opening match against Croatia on Wednesday where he impressed at right back.
Back at home, Spurs invested quickly in defense to expand the Englishman's campaign, bringing in Andrew Robertson at left back and Marcos Senesi, who can play anywhere in the back four.
Spence's versatility to play either side should help him get more minutes under Roberto De Zerbi however, his high-level training methods are not the same as Tuchel's.
Now, the Lilywhites are looking for another versatile player who can play on both flanks, in the hope of raiding the relegated opposition.
Tottenham will face PSG for the Netherlands defender
Indeed, according to French reports via Sport Witness, Tottenham have 'officially joined the race' to sign West Ham United star Crysencio Summerville.
The French media are reporting on the future of the Dutchman due to his links with Paris Saint-Germain, while the Ligue 1 champions have already held talks with the Hammers over Summerville and Mateus Fernandes.
Nuno Espírito Santo's side have told interested parties that they will have to fork out €50m (£43m) to sign the winger, who can play on both sides, up front or as a number ten.
Summerville has scored eight goals and provided seven assists in 56 appearances for the Hammers, and like Fernandes is expected to step up after their relegation from the Championship.
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He has been one of the stars of the World Cup so far, scoring two goals and assisting in two games in North America, and the Netherlands will advance to the knockout stage.
Once their participation in the competition is over, talks will begin over the 24-year-old's future, and the report claims that Spurs are 'ready to pounce', but will have to convince him to join a club without European football.
Summerville has been widely praised for his form in the second-last season, with FC Como scout Ben Mattinson calling him a '1v1 beast' and 'crazy quick' on the ball.
West Ham teammate Fernandes is reportedly ready to agree personal terms to join Tottenham.
