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'If you are strong mentally, you are a survivor in this situation': Antonio Conte heaps praise on Tottenham for handling the pressure in their 2-0 win away at Nottingham Forest - despite admitting his side 'suffered' on the day

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has praised his side's mentality after their 'really tough' victory against Nottingham Forest.

Spurs earned a hard-fought 2-0 win over the newly-promoted side, with the visitors holding onto a lead for the majority of the game.

Tottenham have been criticised in the past for their lack of character, yet Conte suggested that those so-called claims were a thing of the past.

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte praised his side after their 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest
The Spurs manager commended his side's mentality in the hard-fought win at the City Ground

Speaking after the game, Conte said: 'The game was tough, it was really tough. It was my first time playing in this stadium, it's not easy for the players, a lot of noise around the pitch.