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Tottenham projected starting XI vs. Gillingham

By Rucker Haringey

WOKINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Shayon Harrison of Tottenham celebrates with team mates after scoring his teams fourth goal of the game during the Premier League 2 match between Reading and Tottenham Hotspur on August 22, 2016 in Wokingham, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)
WOKINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Shayon Harrison of Tottenham celebrates with team mates after scoring his teams fourth goal of the game during the Premier League 2 match between Reading and Tottenham Hotspur on August 22, 2016 in Wokingham, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) /
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Keeper-Michel Vorm

Alright, I know I started this piece off talking about all of the young players you should expect to see, but Pau Lopez isn’t likely to get his first start quite yet. Expect Michel Vorm to get the nod to allow Hugo Lloris a brief respite from first team action.

Centre Back-Cameron Carter-Vickers

Pochettino has been talking the American defender up as of late, so it stands to reason he’ll get the starting nod. He, like many others on this list, impressed his manager during the club’s preseason. He deserves the opportunity to start his first real match with the senior team.

Centre Back-Kevin Wimmer

If Pochettino is telling us the truth and nothing is wrong with Wimmer, he simply has to start this match. If he isn’t at least included in the squad, it’s safe to assume that he’s either injured, ill, or completely out of the manager’s plans.

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Left Back-Kyle Walker-Peters

I realize that KWP is more typically a right back for the club, but there’s a real hole at left back for this match. I can’t see Danny Rose being risked against a League One side, and Ben Davies needs rest for the weekend. Add all of that up and it necessitates a youngster coming through. Walker-Peters is the best option.

Right Back-Kieran Trippier

Remember the former Burnley right back? I’m pretty confident he’s still a member of the first team squad. Since he is, and Kyle Walker certainly needs a match off, I’ll be shocked if he isn’t a starter on Wednesday.

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