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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino backs Davinson Sanchez to become one of world's best central defenders: 'He's so clever, and he's very humble'

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Mauricio Pochettino already considers Davinson Sanchez one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League — but believes he will go on to become the best in the world.

Tottenham's manager has been stunned by the 21-year-old's speedy adaptation to English football after a club-record £42million move from Ajax in August.

The Colombian has taken no time to establish himself in the Spurs backline, most prominently in the middle of a back three, with Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen either side.

The two Sanchez's battle it out in north London derby, Arsenal's Alexis and Spurs' Davinson
The two Sanchez's battle it out in north London derby, Arsenal's Alexis and Spurs' Davinson

But Pochettino insists there is much more to come.