Photo: 18-year-old Tottenham youngster spotted in training today, he got last minute call up

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Tottenham youngster Charlie Sayers was pictured in training this morning as he continues to train with Antonio Conte’s first-team.

The 18-year-old was spotted at Spurs’ pre-season tour in South Korea as the team underwent a session at the World Cup Stadium in Seoul.

Sayers joined the club’s academy from Southend United back in December last year and can operate as a centre-back or left-back.

The teenager made six appearances in the National League for his former side and was quickly snapped up by Spurs as he signed his first professional deal just a few months later.

He was previously called up for first-team training ahead of the pivotal North London Derby back in May and now the talented defender has the chance to impress Tottenham boss Antonio Conte in the upcoming pre-season fixtures.

Sayers is yet to make his first senior appearance for Spurs but he may get his chance during the tour of South Korea. 

The prospect actually wasn’t scheduled to be on the Tottenham tour initially, but he has been a beneficiary of Joe Rodon’s misfortune.

Rodon had to miss out on going abroad with the Spurs team due to illness, which meant that one space opened up.

With Conte looking for a central defender to come to South Korea, it was then decided at the last minute that Sayers was next in line to travel, as reported by Football London.

He’s not the only youngster to be called up to the tour squad by Conte as Josh Keeley, Brandon Austin, Malachi Fagan-Walcott, Harvey White and Troy Parrott were also selected.

Spurs will compete in the Coupang Play Series in South Korea over the next week, with matches against Team K League on Wednesday (July 13) and Sevilla on Saturday (July 16).

Although Conte usually favours experience, he has been known to give youngsters a chance when they have shown the required talent, so the academy products will be keen to make an impact over the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, Giovani Lo Celso, Tanguy Ndombele, Sergio Reguilon and Harry Winks all missed out on the 28-man squad.

Spurs state that they will continue their pre-season preparations at the club’s training facilities but they have all been linked with moves away from the club in recent weeks.