Radu Dragusin has received plenty of praise after helping Romania emerge 3-0 winners against Ukraine in their Euros opener on Monday.
Radu Dragusin stars for Romania at Euro 2024
Dragusin had to bide his time at Tottenham since making the move from Genoa in January but the centre-back did end the season very strongly.
He came into Ange Postecoglou’s starting eleven for the club’s last two matches of the season against Manchester City and Sheffield United, delivering solid displays in both games.
The 22-year-old has now seemingly carried that momentum into the Euros, helping Romania make a winning start to the tournament.
The Tottenham man and his centre-back partner Andrei Burca hardly put a foot wrong at the back, ensuring that their side kept a clean sheet and emerged comfortable winners against the Ukranians at the Allianz Arena.
Radu Dragusin receives rave reviews for Romania
Dragusin and his defensive partner were both singled out for praise by Brentford boss Thomas Frank after the game.
The 50-year-old, who was working as a pundit for BBC Sport, said (via Football.London): “Dragusin and Burca, the two centre-backs, they’ve been fantastic.”
Meanwhile, former Wales international Ashley Williams said about the Spurs man: “He was my man of the match. I thought he was excellent. He grew and grew into the game.”
Spurs Web Opinion
The experience of playing in such a high-pressure tournament will do Dragusin’s development a world of good.
He dealt with the occasion brilliantly and showed the type of composure that is rare for someone so young.
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