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Calderwood comments on signing Tottenham talent Jack Roles

Jack Roles of Tottenham Hotpur celebrates scoring during the Checkatrade Trophy South Group A match between Gillingham and Tottenham Hotspur at The...
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Tottenham have loaned out Jack Roles.

Jack Roles of Tottenham Hotpur celebrates scoring during the Checkatrade Trophy South Group A match between Gillingham and Tottenham Hotspur at The Valley on October 9, 2018 in London,...

Tottenham Hotspur have sent Jack Roles out on loan to Cambridge United.

The loan deal runs until January 5, giving Roles a few months to earn an extension, or even land a new challenge.

Roles will be managed by former Tottenham defender Colin Calderwood at Cambridge.

Calderwood told the club’s official website that he is hopeful the deal will be a success.

He also said he has been tipped off about Roles’ regular goalscoring ability.

Aston Villa assistant manager Colin Calderwood during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City at Villa Park on November 26, 2016 in Birmingham, England.

Calderwood said: “Jack Roles scores goals, is the feedback we receive from everybody when they speak about him so we’re delighted to have Jack here.

“We’re hopeful he can add further threat to our attacking options.”

Calderwood added that Roles had ‘no hesitation’ over making the move and this quickly helped endear the player to Cambridge.

Roles’ goalscoring record certainly caught the eye for Tottenham’s academy last season.

He netted for the under-23s, in the under-21s EFL Trophy, and the under-19 UEGA Youth League.

Cambridge are clearly looking for an extra attacking threat, and Roles certainly has the potential to produce. Its understandable the club have high hopes.

Jack Roles of Tottenham Hotpur celebrates scoring during the Checkatrade Trophy South Group A match between Gillingham and Tottenham Hotspur at The Valley on October 9, 2018 in London,...