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Oliver Skipp with Tottenham senior squad ahead of Champions League clash

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Tottenham youngster could be on the bench this evening.

Eric Dier of Tottenham Hotspur takes part during a training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Group B match against PSV at Philips Stadion on October 23, 2018 in Eindhoven,...

Tottenham Hotspur teenager Oliver Skipp has travelled with the first team to Holland for the Champions League tie with PSV Eindhoven.

Skipp is pictured training above with the Tottenham squad, seen behind Eric Dier.

Skipp was a surprise inclusion on the bench for Tottenham’s tie with Barcelona in the last round and has remained part of the first team set up since.

The youngster is hoping for a place on the bench again this evening for Spurs’ crucial Champions League tie.

Oliver Skipp #52 of Tottenham Hotspur protects the ball against Oscar Mingueza #23 of FC Barcelona during an  International Champions Cup match at the Rose Bowl on July 28, 2018 in...

Skipp is yet to make his competitive debut but did feature with the first team in pre-season.

He featured in friendly games against Barcelona and AC Milan and looked comfortable and was not overawed.

Tottenham enter the game with PSV unable to sustain a defeat and still retain realistic hopes of qualification to the knockout stages, so it is unlikely Skipp will have a prominent role, if at all.

But if the midfielder is given a chance, he will be ready to take it.

Oliver Skipp #52 of Tottenham Hotspur handles the ball in the second half against AC Milan during the International Champions Cup 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium on July 31, 2018 in Minneapolis,...