Heurelho Gomes compares ‘brilliant’ Tottenham team-mate Sandro to Brazil legend Dunga

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Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes says Sandro is a similar type of player to former Brazil coach Dunga.

The Spurs midfielder earned rave reviews after starring in the 0-0 draw with AC Milan on Wednesday, a result which saw Harry Redknapp’s side qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

And Gomes believes now “is a great time” for his compatriot, who has been a regular fixture in the national team since Mano Menezes took over as boss.

He said: “Sandro is a good player, really quick. It’s a great time for him at the moment.

“I think he looks like Dunga when he played in midfield.

“He has quality, he can play as well, hold the ball and win it. He can play and has been brilliant for us.”

Following their success against AC Milan, Gomes insists Tottenham can reach the Champions League final this season, but admits he wants to avoid Barcelona in the quarter-finals.

“We will take anyone but Barcelona,” he said

“It’s not easy to keep a clean sheet against them AC Milan because they have quality players. We defended well and attacked them when we had the chance.

“It is a possibility and a dream for me to reach the final of the best competition in the world.

“We got past Milan so why can’t we get past other big clubs too?”