The captain spoke after Sunday's fine 2-0 victory against Manchester City at the Lane.
Aleksandar Kolarov's own goal and Dele Alli's smart finish from Heung-Min Son's pass rewarded a relentless display in front of an energised crowd at the Lane.
Hugo produced big saves from Sergio Aguero and Kelechi Iheanacho when called upon in the second half to maintain his record of not yet conceding a goal from open play in the Premier League this season.
Below: Two views of one save as Hugo denies Iheanacho in the second half
