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Thomas Frank Backs Archie Gray’s Long-Term Rise at Spurs, Sets Two-Year Timeline

He sets a two-year horizon to let the 19-year-old settle into a defined midfield role.

Overview

  • Frank says Gray has the potential to reach the level of Rodri and Declan Rice and views him as a midfielder who can play as a six or an eight.
  • The Spurs manager argues it is fair to make a major judgment on Gray two years from now rather than on short-term minutes.
  • Gray impressed as the right No. 8 in a Carabao Cup win over Doncaster Rovers and supplied a late Champions League equaliser assist against Bodø/Glimt.
  • League opportunities remain scarce, with just one Premier League minute since opening day as Lucas Bergvall currently leads the race to partner João Palhinha.
  • The Leeds academy graduate joined Spurs in 2024 for a reported £30–40m, was frequently used in defence under Ange Postecoglou, and is set for his first return to Elland Road with Tottenham.