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Is exciting Tottenham Hotspur talent Shilow Tracey being converted to a striker?

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Tottenham youngster has led the line in recent games for the under-23s.

Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to loan out Shayon Harrison has created space in the under-23 squad, and a new opportunity for young talent Shilow Tracey.

Tracey was signed by Spurs last year from non-league Ebbsfleet United, and has risen up the ranks, quickly moving on from the under-18s.

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The 18-year-old has lined up for the under-23s during the past two matches as a centre-forward, netting in the 3-1 victory against Southampton a week ago.

He was again a starter up front in the weekend’s narrow 3-2 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.

Previous to this he has been deployed in central midfield and on the wing, and has a record of four goals in 14 matches for the under-23s this season.

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It is intriguing that he has been preferred to play up front rather than promoting Kazaiah Sterling, who has five goals in three FA Youth Cup games for the under-18s this season and has risen through the ranks as a striker.