Yves Bissouma is relishing a fresh lease of life under Tottenham's new regime and hailed the avuncular leadership of Ange Postecoglou for reviving morale crushed by a difficult season under Antonio Conte.
'Uncle Ange' has already lifted spirits in the camp and paid a little extra attention to Bissouma, making it clear he sees him as a key to his plans and stressing the importance of setting high standards.
'He gives us confidence,' said Bissouma. 'He's like a dad, uncle, friend for us so we're happy to be with him and we're trying to do what he wants.