Exclusive: Sol Campbell Drops Honest Verdict on Tottenham and Thomas Frank

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Sol Campbell has heaped praise on Thomas Frank and Tottenham following their strong start to the season, while speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT.

The Lilywhites brought in Frank as their new manager this summer to replace Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked after finishing 17th in the Premier League despite winning the Europa League.

So far this season, Spurs sit third in the Premier League, just two points off league leaders Arsenal, while they are also unbeaten in the Champions League and have progressed to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, on the back of bringing in five new players during the summer transfer window.

Sol Campbell Impressed by Tottenham Start

Frank's first official game in charge of the north London club saw them narrowly defeated by European champions Paris Saint-Germain on penalties, despite holding a 2-0 lead in the 85th minute.

But Campbell, who captained Tottenham before famously leaving for fierce rivals Arsenal on a free transfer in 2001, told GIVEMESPORT exclusively that he thinks the season so far has been "positive" under the new manager.

Speaking at the Portugal Football Summit in Lisbon, Campbell said:

"I think he's made a really good [start]. You know, a positive approach, a fresh approach to the game.

"You know, they came close against PSG, almost, you know, just lost on penalties against them, he started really top football, with fresh eyes upon it.

"And maybe he's doing something simple, in a sense that allowing players just to be a bit freer, maybe taking a bit more pressure on him, and less pressure on the players.

"I think, you know, it's been a great start for them. Who knows what's going to happen. But the main thing is, it's positive."

Spurs will return to action following the international break with a home clash against in-form Aston Villa, before travelling to face off against Monaco in the Champions League in midweek.

Frank has shown an adaptability with his approach so far at Tottenham, playing with several different formations depending on the opponent including a 4-3-3, a 4-2-3-1 and also a five-at-the-back system to be more secure when he felt it necessary.

But the team haven't struggled to score goals, and with Frank bringing attacking talent like Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani to the club it shows that his intention is to play on the front foot and win games.

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