Thomas Frank has the opportunity to set the tone for his tenure by promoting a sensational Tottenham player next season.
All eyes will be on Frank over the coming weeks as Spurs prepare to embark on their pre-season tour.
It is believed that Tottenham fans will get a little taste of what is to come as the Dane decides his squad for the upcoming season. Pre-season will give players, new and old, the opportunity to showcase their leadership skills and fight for their places.
While Frank will have some tough decisions to make, the 51-year-old’s next one could be his easiest following a recent contract development.
Luca Williams-Barnett signs scholarship deal at Tottenham
Williams-Barnett has reportedly signed a two-year scholarship with Tottenham.
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This comes after the young prospect garnered a lot of interest from other clubs while his future at Spurs hung in the balance.
Williams-Barnett is considered one of the best young talents in English football; he could have his pick of the litter if he wanted. Therefore, the fact that he chose to remain at Spurs shows his commitment.
Frank should reward his commitment by promoting him to the first team next season. It is not like giving academy players a chance has not worked well before.
Indeed, Mikey Moore became an example for all academy stars when he lifted the UEFA Europa League with the first team. Ange Postecoglou demonstrated that trust and persistence pay off, with teenage duo Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray also instrumental in Spurs’ title-winning season.
This could encourage Frank to take a leap of faith and allow Williams-Barnett to stake his claim this forthcoming pre-season.
Tottenham must make several summer signings
The best teams are built on both youth and experience, and Spurs’ scales are tipping to one side.
Indeed, Tottenham have several young players who can lead the club in the years to come. However, Levy needs to bring in experienced players too.
Cristian Romero and Son Heung-min could both leave Tottenham this summer, and while Frank is a manager known for working with what he has, even this task could prove too big for him to handle, especially with UEFA Champions League football on the agenda.
Therefore, Levy now needs to add some experience to his young team to guarantee a successful season.