Younes Kaboul can develop into one of the best defenders around - Tottenham Hotspur's Ledley King

Kaboul's potential crowned by King...

8 Feb 2010 17:48:00

By Alan Dawson

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EPL: Younes Kaboul - Frank Nouble, Portsmouth v West Ham United (Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King has hailed the progress and development of winter window recruit Younes Kaboul, and believes the Frenchman will only go from strength to strength in a Lilywhite jersey.

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Kaboul, who completed a return to White Hart Lane in January following an 18-month period at Portsmouth, is a defender whose has the talent to become a Spurs great, reckons club captain King.

"I've spent time with him before and we spoke about him becoming a better player and concentrating," said King to The Evening Standard.

"I'm sure that's going to happen," added the Englishman. "All young players make mistakes, especially in defence.

"But it's down to us as a team to nurture his talent because he has fantastic ability.

"I've seen him this season and he has done well.

"He can be one of the great defenders around if he works hard and improves."

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