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Mauricio Pochettino comments on Tottenham Hotspur’s Troy Parrott

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Tottenham Hotspur striker Troy Parrott is regarded as the most exciting prospect at White Hart Lane currently.

Team coach Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham Hotspur reacts prior to the International Champions Cup match between Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur at the Singapore National Stadium on July...

Mauricio Pochettino has suggested to Football London that he is not certain over whether Troy Parrott will be in Tottenham Hotspur’s first-team squad for the upcoming campaign.

Parrott has been included in Tottenham’s team, which has gone to Asia on pre-season tour.

The 17-year-old was selected to start in Tottenham’s first friendly of the season, and he impressed against Juventus.

At the moment Parrott is Tottenham’s only recognised out and out striker, after Harry Kane.

And Pochettino admits that Parrott could be in Tottenham’s first-team, unless signings are made.

“Today, yes [he could be part of the squad], tomorrow, I don’t know,” Pochettino said.

“We’re working with the [young] players, trying to provide the best platform and possibility for them to perform and be comfortable with the first team.

Tottenham's Troy Parrott attacks during the FA Youth Cup Third Round match between Millwall andmTottenham Hotspur at The Den on December 17, 2018 in London, England.

“He’s still so young but we’ll see what happens at the end of the transfer window. if we have the squad that we have today, of course he’s going to have the possibility to be with the first team.”

Parrott will strengthen his chances of staying in Tottenham’s first team squad for the season ahead if he can continue to impress over pre-season.

Parrott could feature for Spurs again tomorrow, when Pochettino’s side take on Manchester United.

Parrott is regarded as the very best of Tottenham’s up and coming prospects, after he blasted in 15 goals in 12 under-18 matches last term.

Troy Parrott of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by Hayden Muller of Millwall during the FA Youth Cup Third Round match between Millwall and Tottenham Hotspur at The Den on December 17,...