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James Maddison praises Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks

Leicester City playmaker James Maddison has showered praise on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks, saying he is one of the best in the Premier League in terms of poking holes in a packed defence.

Maddison, who is valued at £80m and is a reported target of Manchester United, is arguably one of the best creative attacking playmakers in the Premier League. He is blown away with the quality of Winks when Spurs travelled to the King Power Stadium last month. He said to Sky Sports:

“If you’re not sliding across quick enough to shut those passing lines, players will just play it through.