Tottenham midfielder reacts to Jack Grealish comparison
Tottenham midfielder George Abbott offers an interesting response to those likening him to Manchester City and England star Jack Grealish.
George Abbott is flourishing at Notts County
George Abbott has hardly put a foot wrong since joining Notts Couty in the summer, with the teenager having made 15 appearances so far for the Midlands side across all competitions.
The 19-year-old’s impressive displays in the middle of the park are a key reason why Notts County are flying high in League Two and look set for a sustained promotion push.
The Spurs academy graduate, who made his senior Premier League debut on the final day of the 2022/23 season at Leeds United is being tipped for big things, but he is certainly keeping his feet on the ground.
Abbot reacts to Jack Grealish comparisons
Some Notts County fans have likened the Tottenham youngster to their former loanee Grealish, due to the way he glides forward with the ball and wins fouls.
While Abbott is flattered by those comparisons, he admitted that he is keen to be himself rather than trying to model his game around other top stars.
When asked about the Grealish comments, the midfielder told BBC East Midlands Today “It’s always an amazing thing for the fans to sort of compare me to the brilliant players that have moved on from Notts County to where they are now.
“I hope I can carry on from where they left off, be my own player and get to the level they are now.”
Loan spell is a key stepping stone for Abbott
Playing in League Two might not be the most glamorous of gigs for Abbott, particularly given that he has been exposed to the world-class facilities at Hotspur Way from a young age.
However, the youngster is convinced that his time at Meadow Lane will equip him with some invaluable learnings.
The Tottenham man said about his loan spell: “It’s a building stone to where I want to get to. Although you are going down the leagues, you are also getting used to men’s football and the physicality of it.”
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