Ange Postecoglou is renowned for his faith in youth and has shown that at Tottenham. Whether that be making players between 20 and 25 the core of his side – or giving academy players a run out.
Mikey van de Ven, Destiny Udogie, Pape Matar Sarr and Brennan Johnson have all emerged as key players this season – as Postecoglou begins the start of a new Spurs era with the Aussie at the helm. It’s working.
Dane Scarlett and Jamie Donley meanwhile, have been given senior game time. Scarlett has made five appearances off the bench, Donley four. Ashley Phillips made the bench before a loan move to Plymouth.
Alfie Dorrington, too. Plenty of young stars are getting a chance and for the rest of the academy, it shows there is a path for them to follow into the senior side at some stage. Miky Moore could be the next.
Still only 16, Moore is already well ahead of the curve, He has been playing regularly for the U18 side, and has even clocked up appearances for the second string. Moore has 16 goals and nine assists in 14 games.
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