Frank has placed his faith in Gray, even after a costly mistake against Nottingham Forest, and the teenager has repaid him with a couple of excellent performances at the heart of Spurs’ midfield.

Caught in possession as Forest took the lead on 14 December, Archie, still only 19, showed his character at the City Ground, continually looking to take hold of the ball – part of his footballing make up instilled into him by his father, Andy. Indeed, Archie almost equalised within minutes at Forest, his volley kept out by John Victor.

Gray took the advice of his father, the ex-Forest forward Andy Gray, in the aftermath of his error at the City Ground.

Tottenham midfielder Archie Gray says he used advice from his dad to move on from his error against Nottingham Forest and score his first professional goal to secure a much-needed 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.

Tottenham midfielder Archie Gray is eager to keep learning from mistakes after his first professional goal earned a much-needed 1-0 win at Crystal Palace. Gray was at fault in a 3-0 loss at Nottingham Forest a fortnight ago when he was dispossessed on the edge of his own penalty area, but was backed by boss Thomas Frank afterwards.

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Thomas Frank has been under pressure at Tottenham, but Archie Gray feels the team are in good hands under the former Brentford boss.

Archie Gray’s first senior goal ensured our 2025 finished on a high note as we enjoyed a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.