Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen says goalkeeper Hugo Lloris deserves a new contract.

Tottenham gave eight players new contracts last month and defender Vertonghen feels securing Lloris' long-term future at White Hart Lane is just as crucial.

Vertonghen told the London Evening Standard: "I hope Hugo is the next one to agree a new deal. It's important to keep this team together, especially quality players like him.

"He is our captain and a very important member of the squad. I don't know what is going on right now (with contract negotiations) but I hope he will be at Tottenham for many years.

"I wouldn't swap him for any keeper in world football. The save he made from Hernandez was unbelievable. You could say that's what he's there for, but this stop was just different class."