- Joe Cole praised a Tottenham youngster after impressing against Ferencvaros
- Cole thinks the prospect could cause problems for Son Heung-min
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Joe Cole praised the Tottenham youngster after shining against Ferencvaros in the Europa League.
The 17-year-old gave a very good account of himself in his first senior start as Tottenham were left without a 2-1 victory.
Cole believes the prospect’s progress could cause problems for Son Heung-min.
Tottenham captain Son missed the Europa League clash due to injury.
Ange Postecoglou’s side return to Premier League action on Sunday when they take on Brighton and Cole believes the youngster has pushed himself into contention.
Joe Cole praised a Tottenham youngster after impressing against Ferencvaros
Postecoglou gave Mikey Moore the chance to shine against Ferencvaros and the winger certainly took advantage of his opportunity.
Cole believes Moore offers something different to Son and praised the prospect as a “star.”
Speaking on TNT Sports, Cole said of Moore: “He’s different to Son. He’s certainly made a claim.
“He’s someone who Ange Postecoglou will have looked at in pre-season, but every time he plays he picks another box and another box. I think he’s a star and he’s certainly in the picture for the weekend.”
Moore has already made six appearances for Tottenham and looks set to increase that figure in the near future.
The England youth international became the youngest player to represent Tottenham in the Premier League when he came on as a substitute against Manchester City in May.
Moore revealed that he only found out it would start less than two hours before kickoff.
He told TNT Sports: “I only knew about 4 o’clock today, so it came quickly, but I was ready to take it.”
Mikey Moore impressed: the 17-year-old made his first senior start for Tottenham
Cole believes the talented Moore offers something different to Son Heung-min
‘It’s what you work for. There are a little nerves but once you get on the field you are fine.
‘It’s a big step, but I’m really willing to take it. All the boys have helped me, so so far everything has been perfect.’
“The truth is that he is giving me little advice all the time. By putting me on the team, you gain confidence immediately. I thank you for initiating me and placing your trust in me. He is helping me all the time and so is the entire coaching staff.
Tottenham defender Ben Davies admitted he was not surprised by the impact Moore made, given he frequently impresses in training.
Davies said: “This is nothing new for us, we see it every day in training. Mikey works very hard every day to get these opportunities so when they came we had no doubt he would be ready and I thought it was very good. tonight”.
Ange Postecoglou praised Moore and described the winger’s performance as “outstanding”
Ange Postecoglou also praised Moore, with the Tottenham manager describing his performance as “outstanding”.
Postecogolu said: “I think he was exceptional. It’s brilliant for a 17-year-old to play more than 90 minutes in an away European tie.
“He just handled it magnificently, I knew he would and I think it will help his growth as a footballer once you go through an experience like that.” I think it will grow and evolve and I didn’t feel like I had to take it off. In the end he still looked strong and was still contributing.”
Pape Matar Sarr gave Tottenham the lead in the 23rd minute, and Brennan Johnson added another goal later. Ferencvaros got a goal in the last minutes thanks to Barnabas Varga.