Joe Rodon: Tottenham target ready for Premier League, says Wales team-mate Chris Mepham

"I think he has all the characteristics that any Premier League team would look for in a centre-back. If he does make the step up then I hope he does really well. I think he could be a good talent"

Joe Rodon has been backed to make the Premier League grade by Wales colleague Chris Mepham should Tottenham push through their interest in the Swansea defender.

Spurs have held talks with a view to signing 22-year-old central defender Rodon, and could complete a deal before the extended EFL transfer deadline on October 16.

Rodon and Bournemouth centre-back Mepham are likely to be at the heart of the Wales defence against England in Thursday's friendly at Wembley.

"Joe's quality is there for everyone to see," said Mepham, who made 25 appearances in the top flight for the Cherries.

"He's played a lot of games for Swansea now and has been putting in some really good performances. He's definitely got what it takes to make the step up. ข่าววันนี้

"He's very calm and composed on the ball and very confident in stepping forward. Defensively, he's very dominant in the air and he's quite a big lad so he imposes himself on the game.

"I think he has all the characteristics that any Premier League team would look for in a centre-back. If he does make the step up then I hope he does really well. I think he could be a good talent."