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Joe Hart posts four-word reaction on Instagram to Tottenham player’s display in win over Leeds

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Joe Hart was amongst those to laud Harry Winks on Instagram after the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder’s performance in their Premier League win over Leeds United on Sunday.

With Oliver Skipp suspended for the clash, it always seemed likely that Winks was about to receive a massive chance.

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He made one league start under Nuno Espirito Santo. And it is fair to say that he had struggled to make the most of the opportunities that had come his way under his former boss.

Antonio Conte put his faith in the 25-year-old. And it had appeared that Winks may be about to let another chance slip through his grasp.

Spurs were incredibly poor in the first-half against Leeds. They trailed at the break and were booed off by some as they left the field.

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However, Tottenham turned the game on its head after the break. And Winks was one to step up his performance.

Conte himself, suggested that the 25-year-old was a lot better in the second-half as Spurs went on to secure the three points.

He was a lot more influential in possession. And he seemed to ramp up his energy levels, getting all over the pitch to nullify the threat that Leeds could pose.

‘Love to see it’: Hart lauds Winks after Tottenham win

It could be looked back upon as a pivotal display for Winks, particularly with Conte likely to spend some time putting together his ideal midfield two.

Unsurprisingly, Winks took to social media to celebrate the win and his return to action.

And amongst those to reply was Hart. The goalkeeper will probably have a decent idea of how the midfielder has felt about his situation on the periphery at Tottenham…