Spurs centre-backs have no obvious weaknesses, says legend King

Tottenham Hotspur legend Ledley King has hailed centre-half pairing Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld as having “no obvious weaknesses”.

Spurs have conceded just 11 Premier League goals this season, despite having the influential Alderweireld out for several weeks with a leg injury.

However, the Belgian has returned to the heart of the Spurs defence alongside compatriot Vertonghen for the busy festive run of fixtures, as Spurs look to break into the top four.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men take on Burnley at White Hart Lane on Sunday, as they target their fifth home win on the spin in all competitions.

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Former defender King, who spent his entire career at Tottenham, making 321 appearances and scoring 15 goals, has hailed the duo’s wide range of attributes, claiming they can deal with all types of striking threat.

“They’re well rounded – both of them,” King said. “They don’t have any obvious weaknesses.

“Sometimes you can get someone who is very good in the air, very physical but not so great with the smaller, nippy players.

“They can deal with all types of forwards.”