Rio Ferdinand left shocked by the physical stature of Tottenham star

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has admitted that he never realised how big one Tottenham man was until he met him in person.

It is fair to say that, barring a handful of players in the Tottenham squad, not many of them have come away from this season with their reputation enhanced.

It has been a chastening campaign domestically for the Lilywhites, but one man, who was signed for big money last summer, has quietly had an impressive first season at N17.

Despite...