The Guardian single out Spurs youngster George Feeney for praise

Another list from publication The Guardian, who heaped praise on youngster Luka Vuskovic, naming him one of the 60 best players born in 2007, has suggested that 16-year old George Feeney is the most promising player at Tottenham Hotspur right now – when listing one player for all 20 of the current Premier League clubs.

Their description of Feeney was: “There was a reason why the Belfast Telegraph described Feeney as a “teenage sensation” and Tottenham were delighted when they won the race for his signature towards the end of last season, beating off competition from a host of Premier League rivals.

Feeney made 10 senior appearances for Glentoran and became the club’s youngest ever goalscorer at 15. It has been all change for him since he joined Spurs in July for a “substantial fee plus potential add-ons” according to reports in Northern Ireland, principally in terms of his position. Previously a centre-forward, he has been played by Spurs at under-18 level as one of the central attacking midfielders in their 4-3-3 system.

Listed at 5ft 8in, Feeney is known for his technical gifts and assurance on the ball. He has represented Northern Ireland and Wales at youth level (he was born in Newport). His father, Warren, won 46 caps for Northern Ireland while his grandfather, Warren Sr, also played for the country. Feeney’s great grandfather, Jimmy, played twice for Ireland."

That is per writer David Hynter, whose words seem very encouraging. For a player to make 10 senior appearances at just 15 and 16 years old, at any level, is some serious pedigree, and to score a senior goal at 15 puts you in a very obscure and elite category of professional footballer.

Northern Ireland currently have a very young group of players, with seven players from their most recent XI being aged 22 or under, and captain Conor Bradley being just 21 himself. Feeney seems to fit right into this and before you know it we could see him playing for the senior team, should he choose to play for them over Wales.

The Spurs youngster was also one of only eight players on the list born in 2008, with the other 12 all born in 2007 – suggesting that he is already ahead in his development. That too, and how he has already started a number of games for the clubs U18s, despite only turning 16 this year.

Very exciting words and one to keep an eye on for sure.