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Andre Villas-Boas: Gylfi Sigurdsson "is a big fighter"

Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas praises the recalled Gylfi Sigurdsson after his side beat Norwich City 2-0.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has praised the determination showed by the recalled Gylfi Sigurdsson as he fired his side to victory against Norwich City at White Hart Lane.

A brace from the Icelandic international was enough as Spurs largely bossed proceedings, and Villas-Boas paid tribute to his midfielder.

The Portuguese boss told Sky Sports News: "Sigurdsson is a big fighter in this squad, always hoping for his opportunity to arrive.

"When it does arrive, he puts on performances like this. It was the same for him last season, in February and March. We saw his best level today."

Villas-Boas was also positive about the impact of Christian Eriksen on his debut as he was involved in the build-up play for the opening goal and continued to offer an attacking threat.

"He really linked the game well for us in the final third today. It's easy for him to find his passes when his quality is so good," he added.

Tottenham are currently second in the Premier League table with nine points from four matches.

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