Sky Sports pundit makes bold Sven Botman claim after 2-1 win over Tottenham

Following our big win at Tottenham on Sunday afternoon, Jamie Redknapp had some huge praise for Newcastle United new boy Sven Botman.

The Sky Sports pundit believes the towering 22-year-old looks capable of becoming one of the best centre-backs we've seen in the Premier League, describing him as a "leader of men" and "special player."

The Dutchman has been outstanding since sealing a summer move from Lille. We've never lost a game when he's started, with him coming out on top in recent battles with Aleksandar Mitrovic, Ivan Toney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Harry Kane.

Speaking on Super Sunday after the game, here's what Redknapp had to say:

"Sven Botman at the back, we’ve seen some good centre-backs in this league but he’s got the capabilities to be better than them.

"He’s a real leader of men - what a special player he is.”

Botman has been described as ‘Rolls Royce of a defender’ by our fans of late and it's easy to see why, as he's not only a giant presence and dominant in the air, but also comfort on the ball and calm under pressure.