Tottenham Are Playing Young Players Because They Deserve It
Mauricio Pochettino feels proud to see his young players represent their countries at the international level
In the end, Mauricio Pochettino mostly feels proud to see Tottenham’s young talent succeed with the second team and first team and then representing their countries at the international level whether it’s with England or another country. If we look at English footballers who have been managed by Mauricio Pochettino during his time at Southampton and now with Tottenham, there are seven players who are now a part of Roy Hodgson’s squad. Which is impressive to say the least.
Dele Alli, central midfielder (Tottenham)
Nathaniel Clyne, right-back (Liverpool, formerly with Southampton)
Eric Dier, defensive midfielder (Tottenham) *
Harry Kane, striker (Tottenham)
Ryan Mason, central midfielder (Tottenham)
Danny Rose, left-back (Tottenham) *
Luke Shaw, left-back (Manchester United, formerly of Southampton)
* denotes players who have been called up, but yet to earn their first cap
“You feel proud when you arrive and the young player starts to play and they get to the level where England or a different national team picks them. I think for the club, and for us and for the supporters, it is a great thing.”
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Tottenham may seem like a football club who plays and/or starts too many young players under a certain age, but that hasn’t stopped the team’s momentum this season. If anything, the amount of youth has made Spurs a much hungrier team that wants to produce results on the pitch. The 2015-16 season is proof of this in both the Premier League and Europa League with very good results.