Tottenham news: Kelly on van de Ven clearance

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Former Tottenham defender Stephen Kelly described Micky van de Ven's goal line clearance as "poetry in motion" in their Europa League final victory over Manchester United.

The Red Devils came close to an equaliser through a Rasmus Hojlund header, however, Van de Ven acrobatically cleared off the line midway through the second half.

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Kelly said: "Absolutely amazing. It was a momentous occasion for Spurs fans.

"It was really enjoyable to watch as a Spurs fan. Often you feel there's a soft underbelly and we're going to be turned over, but it was the complete opposite.

"Van de Ven's clearance off the line was poetry in motion, better than a goal. There was a side of Ange Postecoglou and his tactical awareness to do those things... You just felt maybe it was something we can work on, we can take leads and hold on.

"I was so nervous, but the joy we felt at the end to see Son Heung-min lift the trophy, what a way to finish if it is his last year with the club."

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