Tottenham coach Antonio Conte is full of praise for his squad depth.
The Italian has not been afraid to reshuffle his starting line-ups to find the ideal combination for specific matches.
Conte was speaking about the options at his disposal after an emphatic 5-1 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Asked about fringe players coming into the team and performing, Conte told reporters post-game: "When you see the whole team, the whole squad, so very involved in this project this makes me proud. It means they believe in work and despite sometimes you decide the starting XI and the others go on bench and maybe someone can deserve to play. But at the same time they understand that now we are trying to create a squad, a strong squad.
"To have Steven Bergwijn, Lucas Moura on the bench means during the game you have two players that can change the game, especially if you are down or need to win. Also Winksy, today he came in and Winksy deserve to play, but you know Bentancur and Pierre Hojbjerg are playing in a massive way. I have to consider it was a pity don't stay in other competitions if involved in other competitions can give more space to players they deserve.
"Don't forget Joe Rodon improved a lot from November until now. Every single player improving a lot. Now for example Sanchez before play every game now not playing as we've found a good balance with Romero, Dier and Davies. Not because he doesn't deserve to play, but in this moment they are playing very well. But to know if happen an injury and one three central defenders. to have Joe Rodon and have Patron Sanchez behind makes me happy."
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