GLENN Hoddle knows a thing or two about the art of midfield play so, when he enthuses about talent, he is worth listening to.

The latest player to send him into raptures is Simon Davies, the Wales international who has already won a range of admirers but has the potential - as his Spurs boss says - to get "better and better".

Davies set up Teddy Sheringham's goal in last weekend's 1-1 draw with West Ham with a pass Hoddle himself would have been proud of and he tormented Hammers' Vladamir Labant to such a degree that the Slovakian international was hauled off after an hour.

That display came in the right wing-back role - a position the 23-year-old has grown accustomed to - but it his his versatility which makes him such a valuable asset.

Hoddle predicted: "Simon is going to get better and better and, for me, that was one of his best 90 minutes he's put in. He had a consistency about his game and his pass for the goal was exquisite.

"The good thing about Simon is that he can play in a few positions for us. He can play out wide, he can play tucked in and off the front a little bit with his runs from deeper positions.

"He's got many talents to his game and he's going to progress as he gets experience.

"He's got a lovely attitude towards his game, he wants to learn, and is playing with good players around him.

"He has been terrific for us, he's growing in stature and improving as a player. He's got masses of talent."

Hoddle was particularly optimistic about the future of his midfield after capturing former Liverpool skipper Jamie Redknapp on a free transfer.

The 28-year-old England international signed a four-year deal at White Hart Lane after being released from his contract by the Reds and, although unable to play this season, Hoddle was overjoyed with the signing.

"We're absolutely delighted to have him on board. He's a class player and an excellent professional," he said.

"I'm sure Spurs fans, within four months of next season when he's settled and playing, they'll be saying he's one of the best signings the club has made - especially on a free transfer.

"In today's market you are talking about six or seven million pounds because he can pass the ball and he can play."

Redknapp - who was at White Hart Lane as a schoolboy - claims the time was right for him to leave Liverpool after 11 years at Anfield.

Redknapp has endured a miserable few years with injury trouble and the former Liverpool captain believes he made the right decision to move south.

"Obviously I worked with the manager with England and I got on very well with him. He obviously thinks a lot of me," he said.

"It's a good move for me and it feels right. It was tough to leave Liverpool but it was the right time.

"It was just a case of weighing everything up. Liverpool offered me another year and the club and Gerard Houllier have been fantastic."

Despite not figuring in Sven-Goran Eriksson's current plans, the 28-year-old has not ruled out an England return.

"I'd like to think I've got a good few years left in me yet," he said.

"I just really want to dedicate my time to Tottenham and if I'm playing well for them who knows?"