Hugo Lloris’ career speaks for itself – Antonio Conte backs Tottenham goalkeeper

Hugo Lloris’ qualities have been talked up by Tottenham manager Antonio Conte (Mike Egerton/PA)

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has talked up his “champion” goalkeeper Hugo Lloris ahead of Sunday’s reunion with World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez.

Lloris will return to the Spurs starting-line up for this weekend’s fixture with Aston Villa after being on the bench for the Boxing Day draw with Brentford.