Despite time running out to find a solution, Rudiger has not allowed the uncertainty to impact his performances, and head coach Tuchel has praised the professionalism of the 28-year-old defender. Tottenham were held to a goalless draw by Everton in Antonio Conte's first Premier League game in charge of the club but the Italian has made an immediate impact on the way they play. In mid-September, Robins arrived on a three-year deal and quickly turned things around, taking the club from what appeared to be an inevitable relegation battle to the cusp of the League One play-off places and guiding them to the Northern Area final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. "As a team we are really looking forward to journeying to New Zealand and Australia and taking to the court to match up against some of the world's highest ranked nations.