The Tottenham Hotspur supporters here in the Transfer Tavern are still smarting after being beaten to the Premier League title by Leicester City, although they are hopeful that their team can launch another title challenge next season.
The future looks bright at White Hart Lane and as long as they keep hold of boss Mauricio Pochettino then it looks as though they will continue to improve.
Several players are set to arrive at the club in the summer with the club eager to strengthen with Champions League football on the horizon for next season.
Many players will probably depart whilst some will come into plug the gaps, others might even be needed from the youth team, with the facilities top class at Spurs in that department.
Our writer Lee Clarke took a look at FIVE Tottenham Hotspur academy prospects who could make the step-up to first-team football next season…..
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Josh Onomah
The 19-year-old midfielder has featured for the North London-based club on seven occasions and next season could be a really big one for the youngster.
Onomah made his debut against Burnley in the FA Cup during the 2014/15 campaign and has impressed significantly since then to make further appearances for the first-team.
The Enfield-born midfielder has played for every England level from Under-16’s through to Under-19’s and has scored four goals in nine outings for the U-19’s since his debut.
Current boss Mauricio Pochettino is seemingly happy to give his younger players a go in the first-team, and Onomah’s proper chance could come next season.
Tom Carroll
The 23-year-old central midfielder has cut his teeth in the Premier League following a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2014/15 campaign, making 14 appearances.
Carroll offers a superb range of passing and is also strong in the tackle making him a quality addition at both ends of the pitch.
The youngster needs to start playing more regular football and the 2016/17 campaign could be the season where boss Mauricio Pochettino gives Carroll a decent run in the team.
The Watford-born youngster has some good players in competition for a place at Spurs but if they can get him playing to his best, they could save millions.
Kyle Walker-Peters
The full-back is one of the brightest young talents currently playing for the development squad, and if he continues at his current rate of development he will be a big player for the future.
The Canadian has blistering pace and can operate as a full-back on either the left or the right, giving him the versatility to make the step-up to the first-team.
Walker-Peters played for the Spurs first-team in their post-season tour of Malaysia and Australia in May of last year, after a solid year of progression with the academy teams.
With Spurs in the Champions League next year they will need more players, which could mean more game time for the youngster.
Alex Pritchard
It was expected that attacking midfielder Pritchard would make the step-up to first-team football at White Hart Lane during the current campaign but an injury hampered those chances.
The 23-year-old is currently on loan at West Bromwich Albion which has been a complete waste of time, due to boss Tony Pulis’ unwillingness to give him a game in the team.
During last season he fired 12 goals in 45 games to take Brentford into the Championship play-offs, where they were eventually beaten by Middlesbrough.
If Spurs can get Pritchard fit and ready for next season then there is no reason why he can’t go onto be a top player for Spurs.
Harry Winks
Winks is yet to make his domestic debut for Tottenham as of yet, although he has taken his first-team bow in the Europa League.
Another player who was rewarded for a good season with the development squad by making the plane for the post-season tour of Malaysia and Australia was Winks, where he played both games.
Winks’ form for the Under-21’s last season was rewarded when he made the bench for the game against Everton on the final day of the campaign.
Winks has been capped by England at Under-17, Under-18 and Under-19 level, with a bright future seemingly on the horizon.
