young players to watch out for in Tottenham pre-season
- Tottenham began pre-season with 5-1 win over Hearts
- Ange Postecoglou leading second summer as Spurs manager
- Analysing five players looking to stand out
18-year-old Archie Gray, a £35m signing from Leeds United, headlines the group of young players trying to impress the boss, but Spurs boast one of the most stacked youth setups in the country and there will be some serious talents knocking on the manager’s door this summer.
Here are five players hoping to catch the eye.
Let’s just stop here. If you remember just one name from this list, make sure it is that of the truly exceptional Mikey Moore.
After Lamine Yamal recently celebrated his 17th birthday, there is a genuine argument to suggest Moore is now the best 16-year-old player on the planet. He’s a sublime talent who made a mockery of Under-18 football last season with 14 goals and eight assists in just 12 games.
Moore was handed some late minutes in Spurs’ final two Premier League outings last season, but he’s ready for so much more than that. Seriously, this kid is good.
It can be hard for players in the Tottenham academy to stand out alongside Moore, but Tyrese Hall is one of many whose impressive rise does not deserve to be ignored.
The midfielder, who spent time in the Chelsea youth ranks before heading to Spurs, boasts excellent close control and is one of those players who makes you question whether he has glue on his boots as he weaves his way through defenders.
Hall was an unused substitute in Spurs’ penultimate Premier League game last season, so it’s clear Postecoglou is already aware of his talents.
Tottenham lured tall striker Will Lankshear over from Sheffield United in the summer of 2022 and have watched him score goals for fun ever since.
He struck 25 goals in 26 games for the Under-21s last season and continued that good form with a goal against Hearts. Lankshear has already made his mark on Postecoglou and will hope to see some significant minutes next season
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