Tottenham Hotspur wideman Georges-Kevin Nkoudou has revealed what he's learned during his maiden season with Spurs, and outlined the reasons why Harry Kane is such an exceptional talent.
Despite Friday evening's defeat by West Ham United -- a loss that all but extinguishes the Lilywhites' title aspirations -- it's been a successful season for Spurs, who remain on course for a second-placed finish.
Mauricio Pochettino has been lauded for his tactical approach and his ability to get the maximum out of his players, and in an interview with L'Equipe, Nkoudou has revealed just how impressed he's been with Spurs' approach behind the scenes.
"As soon as you arrive, you realise one thing," the Franco-Cameroonian winger began. "These boys are starving!
"Everyone's focused on work, from the morning in the gym until the evening for treatment."
The 22-year-old also identified Kane, who currently sits second in the goalscoring charts after bagging 21 in 27 outings, as embodying the intensity and dedication of Spurs' approach.
"I'll use an example: Harry Kane," Nkoudou continued. "You understand immediately why he's one of the best goalscorers in England.
"He's first one at the training centre every day, having shooting sessions, free kicks, again and again. I call him 'Sniper', he's incredible."
It's been a testing first season in English football for Nkoudou following his summer arrival from Marseille, with the former Nantes youngster managing just six substitute appearances -- a total of 47 playing minutes -- in the league so far this term.
However, rather than be disheartened by his failure to make an impression, the attacker believes the example of Kane and others has taught him what he needs to do to make it in North London.
"It's through these examples that you measure concretely what work brings you," he concluded. "I focused only on my talent, [but] for where I want to go, talent won't help me.
"Work, listening...that's where it's at."
