Tottenham hero Ledley King believes the club have been lifted by their new stadium.
Spurs have settled into their new home with two victories in a week, including last night’s fantastic 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League.
The £1billion arena has been ranked among the best football grounds in the world – and King believes it has inspired the Spurs players.
“Wembley is a fantastic stadium, but having played there for the last two years, there’s no doubt that playing at home makes a difference, especially on these big European nights,” the former defender told talkSPORT 2.
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“The crowd were the twelfth man. What’s fantastic about the stadium is the compactness of it. You can really feel it. You feel close to the pitch in a similar way to White Hart Lane.
“It definitely makes a difference. The players can already feel the difference that this new stadium is making for them.
“It’s been built to accommodate the players, to feel at home in a similar way to White Hart Lane. And I think they have felt at home.
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“When the fans are behind you at home, you can be a tough team to beat and we’re proving that at the moment.”
King, who was forced into an early retirement by chronic knee problems, remains a popular figure in north London and his name continues to ring around the new stadium.
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“Since I’ve retired, I constantly keep hearing the song. When I was on the pitch, it just gave me a little boost,” he added.
“But when you’re walking around the stadium, or you’re sitting there and the crowd sing your name, it’s humbling.”
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