Alan Shearer says it is ‘too soon’ to praise Spurs star despite incredible performances

Micky van de Ven has had a brilliant first season with Tottenham Hotspur, but while Gary Lineker has heaped praise on the young defender, Alan Shearer thinks it is ‘too soon’ to tell whether he will be as good as many have tipped.

Signed from Wolfsburg last summer, van de Ven immediately became the ideal partner for Cristian Romero at the heart of the Tottenham defence.

With his electric pace and composure on the ball, van de Ven has provided stability and a calming influence on his teammate...