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Japhet Tanganga sends three-word message to Dane Scarlett after Tottenham win

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Tottenham Hotspur picked up a much-needed win on Sunday afternoon, beating West Bromwich Albion 2-0.

Harry Kane and Son Heung-min hit quickfire goals to Spurs 2-0 up, and they saw the game out to secure all three points.

After defeats to Liverpool, Brighton and Chelsea, Tottenham really needed to get back on track – and there was one emotional moment late on.

Jose Mourinho decided to bring on teenage striker Dane Scarlett in the 93rd minute, introducing him to the Spurs attacker alongside Harry Kane.

Scarlett became the youngest-ever player to turn out for Spurs in the Premier League, having featured in the Europa League earlier this term.

The 16-year-old has smashed 13 goals in just 11 Under-18 Premier League games this season, and already has two goals in three Premier League 2 outings.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: Dane Scarlett of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 07, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images

Fans are growing increasingly excited about Scarlett’s future, and he could follow in the footsteps of Japhet Tanganga in becoming a first-team player after emerging from the youth setup.

Tanganga took to Instagram to say ‘congrats lil man’ to the young striker, with Spurs teenager Alfie Devine adding that he is proud of Scarlett having played in the top flight.

Jamie Bowden and Kion Etete offered support to their Spurs teammate, whilst Liverpool’s James Balagizi, Kaine Kesler of Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Manchester United’s Charlie McNeill all followed suit with messages to the Spurs teenager.