Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Glenn Hoddle has backed Mohammed Kudus to become a major force for Spurs — if he can master the art of dribbling with his head up.

Speaking after the 2025 UEFA Super Cup clash in Italy, where Spurs surrendered a 2-0 lead before losing to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties, Hoddle praised the Ghanaian forward’s skill and flair but urged him to add more awareness to his game.

Kudus, who joined Tottenham from West Ham this summer in a €63.8 million move, was one of Spurs’ brightest sparks on the night, creating the most chances (3) and completing the most dribbles (2) before being substituted in the 79th minute. PSG struck twice in stoppage time to force the shootout.

“He’s got such good talent, such quick feet, and you can see his qualities there,” Hoddle told TNT Sports. “The next ingredient for him is consistency. Some of my West Ham friends told me the first year he was excellent, but the second year not so much. I still think he’s got huge potential.

“Sometimes I watch dribblers and think, ‘Yes, they’re good,’ but can they do it with their head up? That’s the key. If Kudus can do that, he could be a real asset for Tottenham.”