Tottenham fans think they have spotted next academy gem to break into the first-team
Tottenham supporters are buzzing with excitement after a standout youth prospect netted a sensational hat-trick in a pre-season clash.
Tottenham Hotspur’s U21 side managed an emphatic 5-2 win over Liga Portugal 2 outfit Portimonense on August 4, delivering a performance that caught the eye for more than just the scoreline.
It was a tie that saw a familiar name steal the spotlight as Luca Williams-Barnett fired in a clinical hat-trick to guide his side to victory.
Barnet, one of Tottenham’s most exciting academy talents, has been making waves at youth level and was particularly outstanding in last season’s Premier League U18 competition, where he registered 19 goals and nine assists in just 20 matches.
Tottenham fans call for Luca Williams-Barnett to be given a chance in the first team
With the quality this 16-year-old possesses, Spurs fans have every reason to be optimistic, and many have taken to social media to share their admiration for Williams-Barnett following his latest exploits.
One supporter wrote: “Next star rising before our eyes”, while another added: “What a talent. We need to look after this lad properly.”
Another comment read: “With the Maddison injury is it time to promote him?” and one more said: “He deserves a chance with the main squad in the Carabao and FA Cup.”
Further praise followed, with fans calling him a “special talent” while others declared: “Our No.10” and “He is coming along nicely!” Meanwhile, one asked: “Could he be our Max Dowman?”
Spurs prospect Williams-Barnett focused on Premier League breakthrough
Luca Williams-Barnett is undoubtedly a gifted footballer, one with lofty ambitions, and Tottenham fans are not wrong to compare him with Arsenal’s Dowman.
Based on statistics from last season, both players impressed, with the young Arsenal talent grabbing 21 goals and 10 assists in 30 appearances. Luca Barnet, on the other hand, grabbed 20 goals and 12 assists in seven fewer games than Dowman.
Williams-Barnett also made headlines last term when he scored a hat-trick in the U17 Premier League Cup final against Charlton Athletic, proving he is no stranger to delivering in big moments.
While he is yet to make an appearance for Tottenham’s senior team, Luca Williams-Barnett has made it clear that he intends to break into the Spurs first team eventually.
Speaking back in April about his future ambitions, he said: “I cannot wait to be in the Premier League, scoring goals for Tottenham and making fans happy.”
Of course, Tottenham fans will now need to show patience as Williams-Barnett continues his development within the academy, though all signs suggest he has the potential to become a serious player for the club in the coming years.
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