Tottenham star played key role in Champions League victory.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen is the man of the moment after his match winning performance against Borussia Dortmund.
Vertonghen created one and scored another while playing at wing-back, setting Spurs on their way to a 3-0 victory.
Tottenham’s have a commanding first leg lead ahead of their trip to Germany, which now looks simply like a formality.
Vertonghen spoke to BT Sport after the win, and is glad the club are reaching an elite level.
The Belgian acknowledges there is one down side to Spurs’ success, that they can no longer go under the radar.
He said: “We are very pleased. Everyone who is playing in the Champions League now they look at each other and see who the strong teams are.
“Results like this does not help us to be the underdog.”
It’s something Tottenham will have to learn to live with, although if they draw a Barcelona or Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals, they won’t be favourites.
Spurs have been underdogs for so long that they are used to the status, and Vertonghen’s comments display an ill ease at a pressure which may come with expectation.
Tottenham are entering a crucial phase of the season, and are starting to believe in themselves.
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