Where is Fraser Forster from? Some Tottenham Hotspur and neutral supporters might be wondering that today.
The former Southampton goalkeeper made his Spurs’ Premier League debut in the Boxing Day visit to Brentford this afternoon.
This is the 34-year-old’s first Premier League outing since playing for the Saints on May 7, though he did start a League Cup defeat last month, too.
But where is Fraser Forster from?
Well, the Tottenham goalkeeper is from Hexham, a town in Northumberland [Spurs’ website].
The big man began his senior career at Newcastle United but never made a first-team appearance for his local club.
The former Magpie is only playing today because Hugo Lloris was involved in a World Cup final eight days ago.
The France international was a beaten finalist as Argentina lifted the World Cup in Qatar.
However, the veteran 35-year-old keeper should, in theory, be available for the North Londoners’ next game, a visit of Aston Villa on New Year’s Day.
That won’t be a reflection on Forster – who has six England caps – because the Hexham-born stopper is a wonderful goalkeeper on his day.
But Lloris is Antonio Conte’s man, his first-choice keeper, and therefore the former Lyon star will be going straight back into the starting lineup next time around.
How tall is Fraser Forster?
Fraser Forster height is an interesting topic.
The Lilywhites’ keeper is one of the taller Premier League goalkeepers, but how tall is Fraser Forster?
According to Transfermarkt, he is 2.01 metres, equating to roughly 6’6.
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