Welsh media give verdict on Brennan Johnson’s display for Wales v Finland

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Tottenham have a number of players out on international duty this week as their star-studded squad jet off around the world.

Spurs have players from around the globe in their squad. The likes of Heung-Min Son and Cristian Romero need to go halfway around the world sometimes. Others are closer to home in Europe, such as Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie.

Of course, some are even closer to home with England and Wales. The likes of James Maddison and Ben Davies are among that group, as is new signing, Brennan Johnson.

Johnson has had a good first season with Spurs and he continued that with Wales last night. The 22-year-old was hailed by the onlooking BBC pundits against Finland. And it seems the national media were also impressed with the £47m man as well.

Welsh media give verdict on Brennan Johnson after Wales hammer Finland

Johnson got himself on the scoresheet before being taken off late on. And a number of outlets praised the forward for his contribution.

“The Spurs man was dangerous running in behind and linked up well with his teammates. He managed to get his goal with poachers like instinct to slot home at the back post,” Welsh football site The Football Club wrote.

“Was a crucial part of that front-three pendulum. His one-two with Wilson set up Wales’ first, while he won the free-kick for Williams’ goal. Was in the right place to turn home the third, too,” Wales Online wrote.

“Worked hard as part of a fluid and pacey front three as Wales continually hit Finland on the break. Poacher’s finish for his goal, which eased any nerves just after half-time,” The Daily Mail added.

Brennan Johnson starting to shine

Tottenham knew what they were doing when they paid big money to sign Johnson from Nottingham Forest.

This is a forward with electric pace and potential. And so far, under Ange Postecoglou, he is really showing himself to be a player Spurs fans can be excited about.

Transmitting that form into international football is always hard. But Johnson does appear to be doing it with Wales and his performance last night was, as noted here, excellent.

At just 22, there’s time on Johnson’s side to get even better and Tottenham and Wales fans will be excited over what’s to come.