Spurs loan watch: Huge win in League Two | OneFootball

On Saturday afternoon, Tottenham Hotspur youngster George Abbott and his Notts County side were in League Two action, as they travelled across the water to face namesake side Newport County in a huge game. Coming into this one, Notts had only won two of their previous nine games, and were at risk of falling out of the play offs that they had spent so much of the season in.

As usual, the Spurs loanee was named in the starting XI by manager Stuart Maynard – his 32nd start in the league this season, his 34th start in all competitions, and 36th total game in all competitions.

How things went for George Abbott and his side in League Two

It would be the dream start for Notts, who took the lead after just six minutes of the game. They continued to be the better side throughout the first half, having ten shots to three, and 61% of the ball, though they could not extend their lead and went into the break with a one goal advantage.

After the break, the hosts came back into the game, at least in possession, but Notts would double their lead on 63 minutes. From there, they were able to see the game out relatively comfortably, to secure a big and much needed three points away from home.

As for Abbott himself, another 90 minutes completed for him, making it 2920 minutes completed in League Two. During this game, he recorded; 61 touches of the ball, 42/45 completed passes, one chance created, one shot off target, one shot blocked, one foul drawn, 5/9 ground duels won, one clearance, and four tackles.

Given how much is on the line for Notts this season, with promotion in their sights, it really is a big testament to Abbott that he is trusted to start and play 90 minutes every week. For a teenager to be given so much responsibility in a promotion fight shows what a player Spurs have on their hands. It really has been a great season individually and collectively.

This win keeps Notts in 6th place in League Two, but with a seven point buffer on 8th place Colchester United, having now picked up 65 points from their 39 games. They also have superior goal difference to the chasing pack – should that be needed come the end of the season. They are now just two points off the automatic promotion spots too.

Next up for Notts is some midweek action, as they host MK Dons on Wednesday, for a 19:45 BST kick off. Going to keep saying how wonderful it feels to say BST.