Pochettino handed a Premier League debut to one of our best young talents in Oliver Skipp. The 18-year-old was impressive in our pre-season and his debut was well worth it.
The English midfielder looked comfortable in the heart of the pitch and was later substituted as we searched for a goal.
Skipp spoke about the debut, and how it felt great to play for the first-team.
️ “When I saw my name on the teamsheet, I was just delighted!”
Oliver Skipp on a memorable day at Wembley.#COYS pic.twitter.com/RZQyQGaqgI
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 15, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino is known for developing talents, with the likes of Harry Kane, Harry Winks and Dele Alli flourishing under the Argentine.
Skipp seems to have all the tools to become a quality midfielder, but the work isn’t complete yet. There is a long way to go before we can consider him as a regular first-teamer.
Several Tottenham fans were pleased with the youngster’s performance, and here are some reactions to the 18-year-old’s debut.
Five of Tottenham Hotspur’s 18-man squad today came through the Spurs Academy.
Fantastic that Poch has such confidence in the youngsters. #COYS— My Football Facts (@myfootballfacts) December 15, 2018
Bloody perfect name for a future captain!
— RosenthalsLeftBoot (@kajahdgdgdgava) December 15, 2018
Pochettino trust in players is beyond measure. A young player usually knows a day or so to prepare his mind of starting a #EPL game. An hour and half. Man you will be nervous. It shows how important everyone is to the team. You have to prepare always. #THFC #COYS
— Komla Tandoh (@kplorla91) December 15, 2018
Didn’t put a foot wrong. Another one of our own good lad.
— Sam Ellis (@BLACKHORSEGAFFA) December 15, 2018
— Laurence Janta-Lipinski (@jantalipinski) December 15, 2018
Delighted for the lad, that’s what it’s all about! Poch is the man too and bringing them through! #COYS
— Des Walsh (@desTHFC) December 15, 2018
Well done mate! More where that came from!
— mike nunn (@Nunnyboy20) December 15, 2018
Played well mate and a very well spoken interview
Keep it up Skipp!
— (@ThisIsTottenham) December 15, 2018
Superb today. So calm and brilliant in possession. Congratulations!
— 〽️arc Arnott (@Marc_Arns10) December 15, 2018
Oliver Skipp > Eric Dier. #THFC #COYS
— pluto. (@CleanThing_) December 15, 2018
