Hugo Lloris hails Tottenham's togetherness ahead of Aston Villa clash
Sunday 1 November 2015 14:21, UK
Captain Hugo Lloris has hailed Tottenham's togetherness ahead of a big week for his side.
Spurs host Aston Villa on Monday Night Football ahead of a crucial Europa League group-stage tie at home to Anderlecht on Thursday and then the North London derby at Arsenal next Super Sunday.
Spurs are unbeaten since the opening day of the season and could lift themselves to within a point of the top-four with a third win in five Premier League games against Villa.
And the France international said: "We have a lot of honest guys in the squad with a great mentality so it's really easy to come into this team.
"It's really positive at the moment. These players bring their skills but also their personality and mentality.
"I think it's what the gaffer expects; a great atmosphere in the team, a great mentality, a working mentality. We need to be ready to win all together, to suffer all together, to learn from defeats together.
"It's not just about one or two players, we're a team and if we want to bring the club to the next step, this is the foundation.
"The next week is very important. We're preparing well and we all know the importance of this week, especially just before the international break. It's always important to have a good feeling.
"Villa are struggling at the moment. They will expect a new coach soon so we just have to be focused on ourselves, on our performance. It's a home game and it's important to be respected at home in front of our fans."
Striker Harry Kane ended a run of 13 games with just one goal to his name by scoring a hat-trick in the 5-1 thrashing of Bournemouth last weekend, and Lloris believes the England international is back to his best.
"We talk about the situation. It's not easy, but he's really professional, he works hard and creates a lot but he was not rewarded for his effort for the team," Lloris said.
"His confidence is back. He's still young. We all know his potential and his importance for the team and the club. We want to see Harry with a smile."
