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Tottenham boss Postecoglou: Vicario background impressed me

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is delighted with the impact of Guglielmo Vicario.

The former Empoli goalkeeper has settled quickly under Postecoglou.

"It was probably the priority position when I came in because at the time it looked like Hugo was moving on and there was a need for a new starting goalkeeper," Postecoglou said. "You get presented with some options and I just really liked Vic from the start in terms of the characteristics he has as a goalkeeper - his agility, his demeanour, his character.

"Then I spoke to him and he's just such an infectious personality. He was so determined. He was so determined he wanted to come to Tottenham and prove himself at the next level. If you look at his career, he hasn't had a long time at the top level, similar to Micky van de Ven and a couple of others.

"I like players who have worked their way up from a low level very quickly because it shows that they adapt very quickly but also that they're coachable, that they learn, and you look at Vic, and he's taken big steps very, very quickly and he's been absolutely outstanding for us in the first six or seven games.

"He's been a really strong influence on the field in the big moments when we've needed him and he comes in every day and wants to improve, and that's exactly what we need."

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