Eddie Gray believes his great-nephew Archie Gray should be deployed in central midfield if Roberto De Zerbi is to get the best out of him at Tottenham Hotspur.

It has been a dreadful season all around for Tottenham Hotspur as they continue their fight to avoid relegation to the Championship.

The Lilywhites were champions of Europe last term but have failed to build on that momentum this campaign, instead slipping further down the table.

Roberto De Zerbi now represents a final throw of the dice for Tottenham, who have handed him the task of turning their fortunes around in seven games.

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The former Brighton manager has begun work and has met up with the Spurs squad after taking his first training session. De Zerbi will then assess his players before deciding which ones he will rely on in the coming weeks.

Archie Gray’s great-uncle, Eddie Gray, has now sent a message to the new Tottenham boss, making clear what he believes is his nephew’s best position.

Speaking on talkSPORT Breakfast about Gray’s development and where he should feature long term, Eddie Gray said: “I know he is one of the family but I must say that when I watch him play, he...