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Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris says Premier League challenges and Real Madrid draw show why he stayed at club under Mauricio Pochettino

Hugo Lloris feels his decision to stay at Tottenham has been justified by the team's remarkable progress under Mauricio Pochettino.

Lloris joined Spurs from Lyon in 2012 but after two turbulent seasons, which included the sackings of Andre Villas-Boas and Tim Sherwood, the France captain was considering his future at the club.

Pochettino, however, convinced his goalkeeper to persevere and the pair have been instrumental in Tottenham's rise, with Lloris' inspired performance key to Spurs' 1-1 draw against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Hugo Lloris has said Tottenham's progress during his time at the club has justified his stay
Hugo Lloris has said Tottenham's progress during his time at the club has justified his stay
He decided to remain with Spurs after manager Mauricio Pochettino arrived at the club
He decided to remain with Spurs after manager Mauricio Pochettino arrived at the club

The point earned in the Santiago Bernabeu leaves Pochettino's side within touching distance of the Champions League knock-out stages and Lloris admits his patience has been rewarded.