Ledley King urges Tottenham to stay confident and build on strong starts
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The short version
- Ledley King backed Tottenham's current squad to turn its form around.
- He said confidence is crucial and cited positive first-half performances in recent games.
- King said the team's failure to capitalize on strong periods has been disappointing.
- Many current players have endured difficult stretches in the past two seasons, he noted.
- King spoke after being inducted into Tottenham's Hall of Fame.
The former Spurs captain, newly inducted into the club's Hall of Fame, says the squad must keep believing during its difficult run of results.
Former Tottenham captain Ledley King has expressed confidence that the club's current squad can work its way out of a poor stretch of results, pointing to self-belief as the deciding factor.
Speaking after his induction into Tottenham's Hall of Fame, King said recent performances have shown promise, particularly early in matches. However, he noted that the team has not taken full advantage of its strongest periods, allowing quality opponents back into games.
King said the failure to capitalize while on top has been the most frustrating part of the recent displays. He urged the players to continue working hard and staying together as a group.
The former defender added that many in the squad have already experienced difficult stretches over the past two seasons and can draw on those experiences to recover.
Reflecting on his Hall of Fame honor, King described joining some of the club's great players as a humbling way for his career to be recognized.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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