Son Heung-min and James Maddison have both said that they are proud of Micky van de Ven after the Tottenham man helped the Netherlands reach the semi-final of Euro 2024.
Micky van de Ven’s Euro 2024 campaign came to an end
Van de Ven did not start a single game at the tournament, coming on as a substitute in the latter stages in almost every game for Nathan Ake at left-back.
In the minutes that he did get, the Tottenham man hardly put a foot wrong, showcasing his versatility, composure and his defensive prowess for the Oranje.
Ronald Koeman’s side ultimately fell to England in the semi-final, with Ollie Watkins coming off the bench to score a 90th-minute winner for the Three Lions.
The Netherlands would feel hard done by due to the controversial penalty that England were awarded in the first-half but van de Ven can take solace from the fact that this is likely to be the first of many major tournaments for him.
When the centre-back took to Instagram to thank Netherlands fans for their brilliant support throughout the tournament, James Maddison and Heung-min Son were among the ones to respond.
Spurs team-mates have praised van de Ven
The Tottenham captain wrote: “Mattttiiieee very proud of you get some rest and see you very soon love ya”, while the attacking midfielder commented: “Proud of u son. Don’t have too many beers on holiday!”
Spurs Web Opinion
It is fantastic to see the team spirit that exists within the Spurs squad. That is clearly no accident, with Ange Postecoglou evidently prioritising signing and keeping personalities who would help maintain and build a tight-knit feel in the dressing room.
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