Tottenham Hotspur’s full-back received praise from Clinton Morrison during the FA Cup third round match against Burnley on Friday night. Speaking to BBC Sport’s Radio 5 Live, the 21-year-old Spurs talent and match-winner Pedro Porro were praised by BBC Sport for their significant impact on the game.
Ange Postecoglou’s side beat Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to secure their place in the fourth round of the competition. Although it was not a superb performance from either side, it was a moment of genius in the 78th minute that decided the game for their Premier League opponents.
Porro’s remarkable win attracted attention, but Udogie also left his mark with another solid performance. The energetic 20-year-old showed strong defensive skills, but also worked effectively in attack and displayed an impressive link-up with Brennan Johnson.
“Tottenham’s full-backs Udogie and Porro will be key in this second half,” Morrison remarked to Radio 5 Live shortly after the start of the second half, via the BBC Sport website. He pointed out, “Everything positive going forward seems to go through them (the full-backs). Sometimes they turn into the middle of the park and cause a lot of problems.”
Udogie, with his early success at just 21 years of age, has cemented his place in the Spurs starting line-up and proved that he is very capable in the Premier League. His growth under the tutelage of Angelo Postecoglou bodes well for his future, raising expectations that he will become a star talent on the rise at Tottenham.