Swansea City boss Garry Monk can understand people comparing Tottenham midfielder Tom Carroll with Luka Modric.
Carroll has joined Swansea on a season-long loan.
Carroll, who has made 23 Spurs appearances since making his debut in 2011, has had to leave White Hart Lane to gain more first-team experience, first at Leyton Orient and then in the Championship at Derby and Queens Park Rangers.
"I can see why people say that about him and Modric," Monk said.
"A lot of people will talk about the strength side of the game but it's something we believe in here.
"We've shown over the years with Leon and Joe Allen that if you pass the ball quickly and move quickly it doesn't matter about the physical side of the game.
"He can improve on that side, but he suits our philosophy and I think he can show what a good footballer he is and we believe he is."
