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Spurs defender Davies: Pochettino will make me better left-back

Ben Davies is convinced he will improve his game under Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino.

Luke Shaw improved markedly during his time under Pochettino at Southampton and Davies, one of the Argentinian's first signings at Tottenham, hopes his game will be taken on in a similarly impressive fashion.

"He was massive," Davies told the Mail on Sunday. "To have an up-and-coming manager that has shown the qualities he has got, it is great to have someone like him show a lot of faith in you and that he really wants you here.

"I was delighted when I knew the interest was there and he made it easy for me after speaking to him.

"It has shown a lot of faith in me, bringing me here. I am grateful for that.

"It was an opportunity I wanted to take, really, and I am sure he is expecting me to settle into his system as quickly as possible.

"I think the way we used to play at Swansea and the way that he likes to play in keeping the ball and moving it around as quickly as possible suits my game.

"I think he could have seen that in me and hopefully I can bring that to this team."

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