Tottenham centre back pair Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen don't have any obvious weaknesses, according to Ledley King.

The duo are both integral figures within Mauricio Pochettino's backline, which has conceded just 11 goals in the Premier League this season.

Alderweireld has missed a significant chunk of the season due to injury but has returned to fitness ahead of a busy run of festive fixtures.

Vertonghen recently committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract and King is adamant the Belgium internationals are well equipped to nullify any type of striker they face.

"They're well rounded - both of them," King told BBC Five Live. "They don't have any obvious weaknesses.

"Sometimes you can get someone who is very good in the air, very physical but not so great with the smaller, nippy players.

"They can deal with all types of forwards."

Former Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas has also been impressed with the pair and believes balance is a key facet to their partnership.

"They're a good size as well. They're not huge but because they've got such athleticism anything in the air doesn't trouble them.

"A big part of it is balance with Jan being left footed and Toby being left footed," Jenas added.

However, Pochettino opted for a three-man defence in the midweek victory over Hull with Eric Dier slotting in alongside Alderweireld and Vertonghen.

The system proved to be an instant success and the Argentine coach could stick with a 3-4-2-1 formation for the visit of Burnley on Sunday.