Eintracht Frankfurt captain Sebastian Rode has sung the praises of Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

The two teams will meet in the Champions League tonight.

Rode and Hojbjerg are former Bayern teammates and the former said: "Hojbjerg's physical abilities suit English football.

"He is a regular at a top club, and it is no coincidence that he is in the national team.

"A lot awaits me tomorrow."