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Photos: England coach takes hands-on approach with Tottenham Hotspur’s Dylan Duncan

England's Dylan Duncan during training (Reuters)
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The 17-year-old trained with England’s seniors at Tottenham Hotspur’s Enfield base.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Dylan Duncan was a surprise guest as England’s seniors made use of Spurs’ Enfield training facility on Monday.

Three Lions caretaker boss Gareth Southgate was left with a player shortage ahead of Tuesday’s friendly with Spain at Wembley, having allowed a number of stars – including Tottenham striker Harry Kane – to return to their clubs early.

And Duncan, who is yet to feature for Spurs’ first team, soon found himself making up the numbers.

The 17-year-old can be seen taking part in a series of practice drills alongside several big-name stars – including tomorrow’s captain Jordan Henderson – with Tottenham trio Kyle Walker, Danny Rose and Eric Dier also present.

England's Dylan Duncan during trainingDuncan warms up amid a handful of England stars

England's Dylan Duncan during trainingAn England coach gets to grips with Duncan

England's Dylan Duncan and Marcus Rashford during trainingDuncan moves onto ball work

Duncan, who began life at Southend United, was signed-up to Tottenham’s academy in 2015 and has featured regularly for the Under-18s, as well as making a handful of under-21 appearances.

Despite getting a taste of an international environment on Monday, Duncan won’t be involved against Spain.

Though with Mauricio Pochettino’s track record of developing young Englishmen, a first proper call-up may not be too far away.