Benjamin Stambouli hopeful of improvement from Tottenham Hotspur

Benjamin Stambouli has claimed that both he and Tottenham Hotspur will improve after enduring a difficult debut.

The French midfielder came off the bench on Saturday as Spurs were held to a 2-2 draw by Sunderland, and he is eager to recover from the disappointment as soon as possible.

"It was a powerful game with a good rhythm and not the easiest for my first appearance," Stambouli told the club's official website. "We are all disappointed but Sunderland showed real spirit to come back.

"I think we should have won this game but hopefully next time, we will do it.

"I feel good, I feel positive and I will now work hard again to be ready to play."

Stambouli is in contention to start against Partizan Belgrade in the Europa League on Thursday.