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Antonio Conte has hailed Joe Rodon as a "great man" following a fine week on the international stage for Wales. Struggling for game time at Tottenham this season with players ahead of him in the pecking order, the centre-back delivered a defensive masterclass to help his country seal a crucial 2-1 victory over Austria in their World Cup play-off.

Later wearing the captain's armband for Wales in their following game against Czech Republic, the ex-Swansea City man will be hoping opportunities come his way in the remaining nine games as he looks to finish the season on a high. Struggling at the start of 2022 after sustaining two broken ribs, Conte has confessed that Rodon didn't miss any training sessions as a result of the issue and duly praised him for his commitment.

"When our players go to national teams, my staff and I try to watch every game," said Conte in his pre-match