EARN THEIR SPURS

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has still not spent a penny as he hands the kids a chance to shine

A closer look at Spurs' rising stars Josh Onomah, Harry Winks, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Kyle Walker-Peters and Anthony Georgiou

Steve Brenner

Published: 21:36, 26 Jul 2017

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TOTTENHAM have kept their wallet locked up so far this summer having not spent a penny in the transfer market.

The North London side have watched on as their rivals around have splashed the cash.

Mauricio Pochettino has still not made any signings this summer at TottenhamCredit: Getty - Contributor

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy says the Premier League's spending is 'unsustainable'Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy recently described the Premier League’s spending as “unsustainable”, saying “we would rather give one of our academy players a chance” rather than pay over-the-odds.

Boss Mauricio Pochettino is known for faith in youngsters, and he has handed several a chance to impress during the club’s tour of the USA.

Here SunSport takes a closer look at some of the fledgling starlets who have been given a shot Stateside:

Cameron Carter-Vickers

AGE:19 POSITION: Defender

STRENGTHS: The centre-half is already physically developed.

Cameron Carter-Vickers is one of the youngsters handed a chance to impressCredit: Getty - Contributor

Cameron Carter-Vickers featured for Spurs against Roma on WednesdayCredit: AFP or licensors

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He has also shown his abilities on the ball when in possession.

WEAKNESSES : The youngster appears to lack a yard of pace.

And that means that he is not the most mobile of players.

POCH RATING: 2

The pacey full-back has demonstrated his abilities while in the StatesCredit: AP:Associated Press

Kyle Walker-Peters

AGE: 20 POSITION: Right back

STRENGTHS: A real livewire full-back with pace to burn.

He always looks like he enjoys getting forward to help out in the attack.

WEAKNESSES : Still needs to develop physically and get stronger.

Also needs to keep the ball better.

POCH RATING : 3

Josh Onomah

AGE: 20 POSITION: Midfield

STRENGTHS : Has already shown he is not afraid of a physical battle.

Has also demonstrated he has a good engine.

WEAKNESSES : Has been guilty of being careless in possession.

He also needs to play in middle rather than on wing.

POCH RATING: 3

Anthony Georgiou

AGE: 20 POSITION: Left midfield

STRENGTHS: Contributes in attack with pace.

However, his versatility means he can drop into left back if needed.

WEAKNESSES: Lack of experience - Tuesday night was first senior appearance.

POCH RATING : 2

Harry Winks

AGE 21 POSITION: Midfield

STRENGTHS: Extremely confident on the ball.

He also has an eye for goal – as shown in the defeat against Roma on Tuesday.

WEAKNESSES: He still needs to bulk up.

He could also benefit from being a bit more selfish.

POCH RATING: 5