Tottenham Hotspur wonderkid Luka Vuskovic has now earned his first senior international call-up, with the youngster set to be in contention for Croatia in June’s World Cup qualifier games.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Luka Vuskovic, currently on loan at Belgian side Westerlo and set to join Spurs this summer, looks to be bursting onto the scene, Micah Richards style.
Vuskovic was recently included in Goal’s next-gen talents list and has turned heads at Westerlo with not just his defensive acumen but also his eye for goal.
Given the level of his performances this season, Luka Vuskovic has spoken about his ambitions at Tottenham, openly expressing a desire to be part of the first team squad when he arrives.
Luka Vuskovic earns Croatia senior call-up while on loan from Tottenham
While a decision regarding his immediate Spurs future is yet to be made, the youngster has now taken another significant step in his development – and this time it is on the international stage.
Croatia have announced their national team squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in June, and they have named Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic in their 24-man squad.
The young centre-back is set to be in contention for Zlatko Dalic’s side when they take on Gibraltar and Czechia in June.
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Back in March, during the last international break, Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic spoke about just how close Vuskovic was to a senior call-up.
Dalic admitted that he had been tracking the Tottenham man’s progress and even stated that while it might have been too early back then, Vuskovic was firmly on his radar.
Fast forward a few months, and the centre-back has now officially received his first senior international call-up.
Luka Vuskovic pushing for Spurs breakthrough next season
As the teenager continues to make a name for himself, it is clear that the next major step in his development would be to earn a place in the Tottenham backline at some point in the near future.
There could well be an opening next season, especially with Cristian Romero’s long-term future at Spurs still uncertain amid transfer interest.