Jose Mourinho could have a ‘sensational’ midfielder on his hands at Spurs next term – TBR View

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Tottenham Hotspur loanee Oliver Skipp is on England Under-21 duty as the Young Lions prepare to contest the group stages of the U21 European Championships this month.

The 20-year-old is one of the brightest players to come through the Tottenham academy in recent years, and has been sensational on loan at Norwich this season.

Skipp has made 38 Championship appearances for the Canaries and has been a key player in their pursuit of a return to the Premier League, currently eight points clear at the top of the table.

His heroics this season have seen him named in Aidy Boothroyd’s squad for the group stages of the tournament.

The Young Lions are preparing to face Switzerland, Portugal and Croatia in the group stage, with the knockout stage to be played in May and June.

“Oliver Skipp has been sensational for Norwich this season, next to Tom Davies, which could be a very strong, controlling midfield,” says Sky Sports pundit Andy Hinchcliffe.

“That is what takes you all the way in tournaments, and you rely on your attacking quality to win you games.”

Skipp would probably walk into Tottenham’s first team right now, given the likes of Moussa Sissoko and Harry Winks have struggled in midfield for Mourinho’s side.

And a successful campaign for England’s U21s, as well as promotion with Norwich, would surely cement Skipp’s status as a “sensational” midfielder that’s destined for Spurs first-team action.