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Alan Galindo

Fraser Forster names key Celtic aspect that can boost his Tottenham chances after free transfer

Fraser Forster reckons his experience of European football with Celtic can be an asset to Tottenham.

The former Hoops star joined Spurs on a pre-contract from English Premier League rivals Southampton.

He will compete with ever-present Hugo Lloris for the No1 jersey next season with Antonio Conte's men set for a crack at Europe's premier competition.

The Italian secured a fourth placed finish ahead of North London rivals Arsenal to take Tottenham back into the big time.

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And Forster - who can't wait to get started at the club - reckons his previous appearances on the biggest stage with Celtic can help the current squad.

He told Tottenham's website: "Hugo is a fantastic goalkeeper who has achieved so much in the game.

“It’s up to me to come in, to work hard and bring my qualities to the group.

"I’ve plenty of experience, played a lot of European football when I was up at Celtic and, being one of the older ones, I can bring that experience with me, work hard, look to improve, and help the team and the squad.

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“Everyone speaks so highly about the group and how good a group it is, so I can’t wait to be part of that, getting the opportunity to work with a world-class manager, learning how and what he demands from his players.

"If you’ve got a full pre-season, you’ve got a lot of time to do that and then you’re able to hit the ground running.”

Forster won the lot during his time in Scotland with Celtic and has picked up six England caps to date.

He's penned a two-year deal with Tottenham and will officially join on July 1 when his contract at Southampton expires.

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