Vertonghen frustrated by Leicester tactics

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Vertonghen frustrated by Leicester tactics - Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has bemoaned Leicester City's direct tactics, but conceded they are effective following Wednesday's loss.

Vertonghen and his Spurs team-mates came undone against Leicester in a 1-0 defeat courtesy of a late header from Robert Huth at White Hart Lane.

It was the second time in three days Tottenham had faced Leicester after the two played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the FA Cup on Sunday.

Leicester rank second in the Premier League for long passes, with only West Brom having played more and Vertonghen admitted they are well-drilled.

“They play the ball up to their strikers and are good from set pieces. We knew they would do that. They play that game very well," he told reporters

“They always approach every game in the same way, so we knew what to expect – they kick every ball they get long and run. And when they don’t have the ball, they all defend. But it works for them.

“They know what they are doing in every single way. Everyone knows what their qualities are. It’s frustrating but they prepare well.”

The result leaves Tottenham in fourth position, seven points off Arsenal and Leicester at the top ahead of Saturday's home fixture against Sunderland.