His first goal of the 2024/25 season broke the deadlock early in the second half after a difficult opening 45 minutes against an organised Spurs outfit.
His first-time, impressive half-volley was the key catalyst in City fighting for an important 2-0 win, after Divin Mubama’s penalty doubled City’s lead and put the game out of reach for the visitors.
MATCH REPORT | CITY EDS 2-0 SPURS
The result means Ben Wilkinson’s side stays at the top of the league summit with our young boys in blue one step closer to securing a place in the PL2 knockout.
After the game, the 19-year-old centre-back analysed how he came about being in the right place at the right time.
“In the analysis we did we saw that they play a very high line so I was kind of waiting for them to jump up and then time my run in behind,” began Simpson-Pusey.
“And it was a great ball from Charlie. I’m just happy about the goal.
“I didn’t know what to do [with the celebration] I was just happy I scored.”
Watch Simpson-Pusey’s post-match interview in full via the video above…
