Source: Daily_Mail
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp hails Dutch star Rafael van der Vaart
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has hailed his new star man Rafael van der Vaart.[LNB]The Dutch playmaker has already made his presence felt since signing for Spurs at the end of the summer transfer window.[LNB]'He looks like a top player, real class,' said Redknapp.[LNB] Dutch of class: Rafael Van der Vaart keeps the ball away from West Ham's Mark Noble at Upton Park on Saturday[LNB]'He plays in that position in the hole just behind the striker and finds space to get the ball.[LNB]Happy days: Van der Vaart celebrates after scoring against Wolves[LNB]'He's always on the move and always looking for the ball. He can receive the ball when it's tight and use his body to shield it, and if he's marked he can still receive the ball. That's a fantastic ability to have.[LNB]'He sees a pass, has a great left foot - he's a real quality player.'[LNB]Despite his qualities, Tottenham lost 1-0 at London rivals West Ham on Saturday. [LNB]Van der Vaart was taken off after 78 minutes, but Redknapp says he is getting fitter all the time.[LNB]The Spurs manager told the club's website: 'He wasn't playing at Real Madrid so he came here not really having played any games.[LNB]'He's done well to come in and play the games he's played in such a short space of time.'[LNB] Tottenham manager Redknapp worried that King may end up a 'cripple'Redknapp faces defensive crisis with Gallas ruled out for three weeksTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
