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'He was fantastic' - Pochettino heaps praise on Spurs hero Eriksen

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino lauded an "outstanding" performance from Christian Eriksen after his side's Champions League draw against Juventus.

Eriksen scored a 71st-minute free-kick as Spurs came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw in Turin in the first leg of the last-16 tie on Tuesday.

The Denmark international produced another fine display for the Premier League outfit, much to the delight of Pochettino.

"I think Christian had an amazing game. He was outstanding. He was fantastic," he said.

"Christian is doing, in my few years, always an important player for us. He always steps up and I think he's this type of player who represents our philosophy.