Dabizas' Bramble backing


Backed by Dabizas

By Matthew Jones
September 9 2002

Nikos Dabizas has backed Titus Bramble to prove the doubters wrong and turn into a top player at Newcastle for years to come. Nikos Dabizas has backed Titus Bramble to prove the doubters wrong and turn into a top player at Newcastle for years to come.

The England Under-21 star has had a mixed start to his United career since a summer move from Ipswich.

But Greek international centre-back Dabizas has already seen enough of his defensive partner to be convinced that Bramble has a glittering future ahead for club and country.

"Titus can go on to become a key player, not just for Newcastle, but for England as well," said the 29-year-old.

"He has so much potential and has got better and better even in the short amount of time he has been at Newcastle.

"He impressed me as soon as I saw him play. He is a big lad, with great strength, but is also quick on the ground, is perfectly happy with the ball at his feet and can pass it around as well as anyone.

"He has a big future ahead of him as long as he keeps working on his game and concentrates the whole time."

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