Tottenham Star Describes Wing-Back Role as 'a Lot of Running' But Insists He Is Happy

Tottenham defender Ben Davies has shed some light on the role of left-wing-back, and conceded the position requires 'a lot of running', but insisted he is happy to do it.
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Welshman Davies has enjoyed an extended run in the side after first choice Danny Rose sustained medial knee ligament damage against Sunderland back in January.

The England full-back is not expected to return until at least early April, meaning Davies will likely get a few more chances to impress Mauricio Pochettino enough to keep him in the side even when Rose is back fit.
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Former Swansea City man Davies, like Rose, has been adapting to the role of left wing-back of late, and feels that the position is a challenge.

Via the ​club's official website, Davies was asked if he enjoys the attacking side of the new system, and responded: "Of course! It’s part and parcel of the position, trying to get forward and trying to help the team score goals. That’s what you want to be part of at the end of the day.
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"I’ve always said that defending is first and foremost for me but it’s a nice little change. It’s a lot of running – that’s what me and Trips (Kieran Trippier) had to do on Sunday (against Millwall) and what we’ve had to do with Kyle Walker over the last couple of weeks but in the end it’s always lovely to get a win.

"It’s hard work but it’s what you want to do as a footballer, to get as much of the ball as you can out there. And with every match that’s going by it’s another 90 minutes under my belt so it’s great."
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Tottenham have the joint-best defensive team in the Premier League so far this season along with leaders Chelsea, having conceded just 20 goals in 27 games. Interestingly, both teams have largely been using the wing-back system. ​