Republic of Ireland coach Stephen Kenny says Matt Doherty will surprise Tottenham fans this season.

Kenny believes Tottenham have bagged themselves a bargain by signing the former Wolves defender for a fee of around €16.5m.

“Yeah, it's certainly an interesting move for Matt," he said. “He's been tremendous servant of Wolves. He's had a great, great 10 years there, been in League One with them after moving from Bohemians. Mick McCarthy took him initially from Wolves and, you know, he did very well.

“Obviously he's pushed on over the last number of years and really, his number of assists and goals, a goal scoring fullback, to have a fullback who scores goals is a real asset so it's great value for Tottenham. I think it's a great deal for Tottenham.

“I went to see them a couple of times in the new stadium last season and looking at the way they played tactically was interesting. It's more and more evident that teams are not treating the pitch equally in the way they set up. The balance of the team is set up differently and Tottenham are an example of that.

“The left back was being played very narrow but when I was looking at Serge Aurier (on the right), in my eyeline he was in line with Harry Kane. His exact position was in line with Harry Kane. So they played with the left back tucked right in and Aurier really high.

“More and more sides are setting up with imbalanced teams in search of perfection. I think it's quite nuanced. And I can see why Matt would be a perfect fit in that scenario although he can adapt to play the conventional back four as well. I don't see a problem for that. He's one of the best full backs around for sure. And I would say he would be very much in the frame to play."