Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has revealed a very telling conversation he had with Djed Spence leading up to their game against Everton on Sunday.
Spurs secured their place in next season's Premier League after a 1-0 victory over Everton on Sunday.
West Ham United managed a 3-0 win over Leeds, but it meant little after De Zerbi's side secured all three points.
It's been an incredibly disappointing season for Tottenham, but they can take some pleasure in knowing they showed a lot more fight under De Zerbi over the last few months.
That doesn't excuse the dismal few years they've had. There is no doubt that a lot needs to change at the North London club if they want to head back in the right direction.
Speaking after the game, manager De Zerbi revealed that Tottenham defender Spence came into his office on Saturday to say that he wanted to play, despite suffering a broken jaw against Chelsea in the previous game.
Spence said that De Zerbi is always talking about character and courage, before confirming that he is there if the manager needs him.
It's incredibly telling that Spence made an effort to go and see De Zerbi and tell him that he wanted to play the game.
The Tottenham defender could have easily ruled himself out due to his injury, but he showed the character and courage to pull on the shirt and try to help Tottenham avoid relegation.
Journalist David Ornstein revealed earlier this week that Spence suffered a broken jaw after a collision with Liam Delap.
Despite the injury, Ornstein suggested that Spence would still be available to play but would likely wear a protective mask.
Tottenham Need Characters Like Spence
Tottenham need characters like Spence going forward if they want to drag themselves away from the relegation zone and into the top half.
There are many players in the world of football who would have decided not to play in such a crucial game, trying to avoid the pressure of a relegation battle with an easy excuse due to their injury.
Instead, Spence was willing to put his body on the line and continue playing, helping Tottenham secure a place in next season's Premier League.
It's hugely positive news that Tottenham fans can realise they have characters like Spence in the dressing room, and hopefully, it's a positive going forward.