Tottenham defender Alan Hutton believes he has become a better player since moving 'down south' to the Premiership, and the £9 million man said he finds the players he comes up against nowadays more difficult than his time in the Scottish Premier League.

"That's what you are up against down south, every player you play against is an international or top quality.

"Overall, it has helped me become a better player as well, testing myself against these players every week.

"I think there is definitely a better standard down there. Concentration-wise you have to be on your toes every second of the game.

"If you switch off, the type of player you are up against can go by you in an instant. You really need to be careful but overall I am coping well and, hopefully, will continue to do that."