Hugo Lloris predicts 'special season' for Tottenham after successful World Cup

France goalkeeper and captain lifted the trophy, and he was not the only Spurs player to enjoy their time in Russia

The plane carrying the French football team is met with a water cannon salute at Charles de Gaulle airport. Bob Edme / AP Photo

The France football team arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Pascal Rossignol / Reuters

A bus is parked in front of the plane transporting the France's national football team at the Charles de Gaulle Airport. Thomas Samson / AFP

French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris holds the cup as the French football team arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Bob Edme / AP Photo

France's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris with the trophy, Sports Minister Laura Flessel, defender Raphael Varane, midfielder Paul Pogba, forward Thomas Lemar and goalkeeper Alphonse Areola celebrate at the Charles de Gaulle Airport. Thomas Samson / AFP

France's fans greet France's national football team players as they celebrate on the roof of a bus while they parade down the Champs-Elysee avenue in Paris. AFP / Bertrand GUAY

The Patrouille de France jets perform as they trail smoke in the colours of the national flag fly over the Champs Elysee as supporters welcome players of the French national football team after they won the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match in Paris. AFP / Bertrand GUAY

France's team players celebrate on the roof of a bus as they arrive at the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, on July 16, 2018 after winning the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match. / AFP / Bertrand GUAY

Supporters gather on the Champs-Elysees avenue near the Arch of Triumph (Arc de Triomphe) in Paris on July 16, 2018 as they wait for the arrival of the French national football team for celebrations after France won the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match on the previous night. / AFP / CHARLY TRIBALLEAU

Security forces stand guard by supporters waving French national flags and gathering at the Place Charles de Gaulle up the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris on July 16, 2018 as they wait for the arrival of the French national football team for celebrations after France won the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match on the previous night. / AFP / Bertrand GUAY

A child holds a placard shaped as a the World cup trophy as he waits with other supporters on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris on July 16, 2018, for the arrival of the French national football team for celebrations after France won the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match on the previous night. / AFP / CHARLY TRIBALLEAU

TOPSHOT - France's national football team players celebrate on the roof of a bus as they parade down the Champs-Elysee avenue in Paris, on July 16, 2018 after winning the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match. / AFP / Lucas Barioulet

France's fans greet France's national football team players as they celebrate on the roof of a bus while they parade down the Champs-Elysee avenue in Paris, on July 16, 2018 after winning the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match. / AFP / Bertrand GUAY

Well-wishers prepare to cheer the victorious French team parading on the famed Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France, after their 4-2 victory Sunday over Croatia to capture the trophy in the final of the FIFA World Cup, Monday, July 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

TOPSHOT - France's fans light flares as they greet France's national football team players as they parade on a bus down the Champs-Elysee in Paris, on July 16, 2018 after winning the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match. / AFP / Bertrand GUAY

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France's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (C) smiles and holds the trophy as he arrives with teammates for a reception at the Elysee Presidential Palace on July 16, 2018 in Paris after French players won the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match. France celebrated their second World Cup win 20 years after their maiden triumph on July 15, 2018, overcoming a passionate Croatia side 4-2 in one of the most gripping finals in recent history. / AFP / Lionel BONAVENTURE

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron pose with France soccer team captain Hugo Lloris holding the trophy, coach Didier Deschamps and players before a reception to honour the France soccer team after their victory in the 2018 Russia Soccer World Cup, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, July 16, 2018. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

A woman cheers as people gather for a "heroes' welcome" in tribute to Croatian national football team, after reaching the final at the Russia 2018 World Cup, at the Bana Jelacica Square in Zagreb, on July 16, 2018. / AFP / Dimitar DILKOFF

Isabelle Matuidi, wife of France's soccer player Blaise Matuidi, and their children arrive to attend a reception to honour the France soccer team after their victory in the 2018 Russia Soccer World Cup, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, July 16, 2018. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

France's midfielder Corentin Tolisso's girl-friend Sarah (L) and his sister Marine Tolisso, arrive for a reception at the Elysee Presidential Palace on July 16, 2018 in Paris after French players won the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match. France celebrated their second World Cup win 20 years after their maiden triumph on July 15, 2018, overcoming a passionate Croatia side 4-2 in one of the most gripping finals in recent history. / AFP / Lionel BONAVENTURE

France's midfielder Paul Pogba's girl-friend, Maria Zulay Salaues (L) and the player's mother, Yeo, arrive for a reception at the Elysee Presidential Palace on July 16, 2018 in Paris after French players won the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match. France celebrated their second World Cup win 20 years after their maiden triumph on July 15, 2018, overcoming a passionate Croatia side 4-2 in one of the most gripping finals in recent history. / AFP / Lionel BONAVENTURE

France's forward Kylian Mbappe's father Wilfried Mbappe (L) and brother Ethan Mbappe arrive for a reception at the Elysee Presidential Palace on July 16, 2018 in Paris after French players won the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match. France celebrated their second World Cup win 20 years after their maiden triumph on July 15, 2018, overcoming a passionate Croatia side 4-2 in one of the most gripping finals in recent history. / AFP / Lionel BONAVENTURE

Camille Tytgat (C), wife of France's defender Raphael Varane, pushes their son Ruben sitting in a stroller, as they arrive for a reception at the Elysee Presidential Palace on July 16, 2018 in Paris after French players won the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match. France celebrated their second World Cup win 20 years after their maiden triumph on July 15, 2018, overcoming a passionate Croatia side 4-2 in one of the most gripping finals in recent history. / AFP / ludovic MARIN

Hugo Lloris says his World Cup triumph with France will have a positive effect on Tottenham Hotspur as the club prepares for a “special season” ahead.

The French captain, who also wears the armband for the Premier League side, lifted football's greatest prize on Sunday, when France defeated Croatia 4-2 in the showpiece event in Moscow.

Lloris plans now for some rest following four weeks of action with his national team in Russia, and said he was not sure exactly when he would join up with the Tottenham squad for pre-season. Spurs travel to the United States later this week for the International Champions Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side will target another tilt at the Premier League title after finishing in the top three for the past three seasons. A criticism often levelled at Tottenham is that they are yet to win anything with the Argentine in charge – their last trophy was the League Cup in 2008.

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The pressure will thus again be on Pochettino and his men to deliver some silverware once the next campaign kicks off next month, especially with a new, 62,000-seater stadium slated to open in September.

However, Lloris believes a successful World Cup not just for him, but for a number of his club teammates – Spurs had nine players represented in the semi-finals in Russia – can help develop a stronger mentality at Tottenham.

"This energy will be positive, for me and for my teammates," Lloris told The National. "This is what I'm going to bring into the changing room in Tottenham.

“I think England made a great World Cup too, Belgium too. We had a lot of players who were involved in the semi-final and hopefully it will help us to bring us to another step. Because this is what we need. We know it’s a special season because the new stadium will be delivered. But I think I need a bit of rest first.”

Lloris joined Tottenham in 2012 from Ligue 1 side Lyon. The goalkeeper, 31, has been an integral member of the team’s rise since Pochettino’s arrival in 2014, as the Argentine has fostered a deep collective spirit at the club.

That was evident at the World Cup, with Lloris in constant communication with his Tottenham teammates throughout. In all, Spurs had 19 players who featured at the tournament, including five with semi-finalists England and three with bronze medalists Belgium.

“Yeah, we were in touch all of the tournament,” Lloris said. “I’m really grateful towards them, and really grateful towards Mauricio Pochettino and his staff because they we were in touch with me all of the tournament as well.

“Because they helped me a lot the past four years, individually to be at this at this level. There are a lot of people who help you during your career. When you win a World Cup it’s normal that you think about them, because they help you to reach this level.”

Tottenham are set to leave for Los Angeles on Saturday. They will play Roma (July 25), Barcelona (July 28) and AC Milan (July 31) before concluding their pre-season schedule with a friendly against Girona in Italy on August 4. They kick off the 2018/19 Premier League season seven days later away to Newcastle United.