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Tottenham’s five most overrated players- Several big name Spurs on the list

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur (CR) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Tottenham Hotspur team mates during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at White Hart Lane on November 19, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur (CR) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Tottenham Hotspur team mates during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at White Hart Lane on November 19, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 05: Harry Winks of England warms up prior to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Group F Qualifier between England and Slovenia at Wembley Stadium on October 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 05: Harry Winks of England warms up prior to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Group F Qualifier between England and Slovenia at Wembley Stadium on October 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

1. Harry Winks

The young Englishman thoroughly deserved his call-up to the England squad this week. He was the best option available to Gareth Southgate who can reasonably be expected to contribute to the team over the long haul.

He still doesn’t enjoy the level of accolades he receives from Spurs fans via social media. Calling him “little Iniesta” is an insult to the Barcelona ace. Winks isn’t fit to carry his boots at this point in his young career.

There’s a reason he doesn’t find himself in Pochettino’s starting XI on a regular basis. He doesn’t have the offensive flair to play in the attacking midfield nor is his body quite ready to withstand 90 minutes of pressure in the double-pivot. Winks is a man in between positions at this point.

Again, he does have real value to the squad. He’s really well-suited to come on late in matches and help Tottenham see out tight matches. Winks’ ability to move the ball quickly is a real asset for Pochettino’s club.

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Harry Winks is a good player, but it’s time for the Spurs hype machine to slow it down. He has a long way to go before he becomes an above average Premier League starter.

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