Djed Spence speaks out on Tottenham lifeline with message to Ange Postecoglou after Man Utd win Djed Spence insists he never once thought his Tottenham career was "over" - despite his gruelling 881-day wait for a start.
And Spence, who kept his place in the side after registering an assist inside just 36 seconds to help kickstart the 5-0 demolition of Southampton, claims he always had faith he would eventually get his opportunity to shine.
The marauding Spurs full-back impressed again on Thursday night as Ange Postecoglou's side reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals after coming out on the right side of a pulsating seven-goal thriller against Manchester United.
Whites boss Daniel Farke appeared to cast doubts over the defender's attitude following the cut-throat decision but resilient prospect Spence took the setback in his stride and is now proving previous doubters wrong.
The 24-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Genoa in Serie A after Leeds ruthlessly cut his underwhelming spell at Elland Road short in January.
