The unseen James Maddison moment vs Coventry City that shows why he's so vital to Tottenham

James Maddison proved his worth outside of his Tottenham Hotspur goal against Coventry City.

The Englishman made a long-awaited start for the Lilywhites against his boyhood club on Monday.

Frank Lampard's side were dispatched in a 3-1 win with the attacking midfielder opening the scoring.

He was later added to by Omar Marmoush and Ben Davies to round off the scoring.

That result was just what the doctor ordered for Roberto De Zerbi.

There actually was more to Maddison's comeback that looks set to serve the Lilywhites well for a long time.

What did James Maddison do at half-time vs Coventry City?

There is no doubt that the 29-year-old is one of the biggest characters in the N17 squad.

He also has an argument to say that he's one of the most technically gifted on Hotspur Way.

That is why he makes for such a great role model and is able to have the sort of impact he did against Coventry.

Maddison didn't allow his performance to do all the talking as he was also able to speak his mind to Luca Williams-Barnett.

As pointed out by journalist Alasdair Gold via X, the two were in conversation before the second half got underway at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The teenager was making his way off the pitch after warming up with his fellow substitutes.

It looked as if Maddison was giving some advice to the 18-year-old as he continues to wait for his Premier League debut.

We won't know what that is, but it is safe to say that the ex-England international led by example in North London.

Maddison was the perfect example in Tottenham win vs Coventry City

It isn't easy to make a first start after so long away, not that you'd know it.

The former Leicester City star took to life back as a starter with ease against his old club.

He clocked up 69 minutes in the end and was able to have a telling impact with his 70 touches.

Maddison took two shots and also created one chance for his teammates on the night.

He represented a constant threat with his eight line-breaking passes and two attempted crosses.

None of that distracted from his duty going the other way as he put up six defensive actions and a 100 duel success rate.

It was an all-round performance from an attacking midfielder, and the perfect for another to learn from.

With Williams-Barnett watching on, he will benefit from watching his teammate closely.

If the teen can replicate that sort of quality in the Premier League one day, Spurs will have a top future ahead of them.