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Tottenham defender Doherty: Kulusevski vitally important

Tottenham defender Matt Doherty says a fully fit Dejan Kulusevski is a boost to their ambitions this season.

Both players featured in their friendly win against Motherwll.

Doherty said: "He's vitally important. You see what he brings to the table when he plays and you see how he impacts the team when he doesn't play.

"Always involved with going forward, whether he's scoring or creating, and just personally for myself I love playing with him as he understands people's games around him and understands my game.

"I like to combine and link so when I give him the ball he can usually lay it off one touch and we seem to link up well together. He's a pleasure to play with and we're glad to have him back."

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