Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard praised the performance of 18-year-old Luca Williams-Barnett, who made a notable impact in Tottenham's 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace.
The Englishman compared the Tottenham academy graduate to Liverpool's young talent Rio Ngumoha, stating it took him only a few minutes to recognise his significant potential.
Tottenham secured their third consecutive win, continuing their rise under Roberto De Zerbi. Fans were further delighted by Williams-Barnett's performance, as he created a dangerous opportunity for Mohammed Kudus.
Gerrard: "They have their own Rio Ngumoha"
In an appearance on The Overlap Daily, the former England midfielder admitted he particularly remembered one moment featuring the young player.
I really liked one moment in this match. Williams-Barnett — that's a name I've heard several times from people connected to the England youth teams.
He came on for a few minutes, and if I were a Tottenham fan, I would have left the stadium absolutely buzzing, not just from the result and how the team is changing, but also from this lad. He is going to be a great player.
I only needed those ten minutes. He came on around the 80th minute, made a little run down the left flank, and put in a pass in the style of Declan Rice.
I immediately thought: "They have their own little Rio Ngumoha." So keep an eye on this lad, I really like him.
Williams-Barnett showcased excellent coordination, dribbling past several defenders and delivering the ball to Kudus, who unfortunately missed the opportunity.
De Zerbi also impressed
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi labelled the young footballer as "a very, very big talent" after the match.
Williams-Barnett himself admitted he had been waiting a long time for the chance to showcase his abilities in front of the first-team fans.
This is a real dream come true. When I got the ball, I wasn't scared at all. I just wanted to take control of the game, show what I can do, and enjoy it.
When I was standing on the touchline, I thought: "How can I get these fans even more excited?" Everything happening feels surreal.
His impressive appearance has provided another positive moment for Tottenham, who are gaining momentum in the Premier League and now have an additional option to bolster their attack.
