‘Really sharp and powerful’: Striker suggests Tottenham Hotspur have an absolute gem coming through the ranks

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Tottenham Hotspur youngster Dane Scarlett recently joined Portsmouth on a season-long loan and another striker at the League One side has suggested he is an absolute gem coming through the ranks.

Speaking to the News Portsmouth, Pompey striker Joe Pigott has heaped praise on the Spurs youngster following his loan switch.

At just 18-years-old, Scarlett has already racked up appearances in the Premier League, Europa League and FA Cup for Spurs and he looks to be a big talent for the future.

The Tottenham academy product also starred for England earlier this summer as the young Lions team won the U19 European Championships.

Spurs boss Antonio Conte has now sent the youngster out on loan to gain some more first-team experience and it seems he is already making an impression on his new teammates.

Spurs have gem coming through the ranks

Pigott is also currently on loan at Portsmouth from Ipswich Town and played alongside Scarlett in their Carabao Cup win over Cardiff City last night.

And speaking to the News Portsmouth, the 28-year-old has revealed the Spurs youngster has already impressed him.

‘I’ve been able to learn off him (Scarlett) but it’s probably been the other way around, I’m probably learning off him,” he said.

‘He’s really sharp and powerful and poses a real threat. If we can get him in the game more for sure it’ll help us.”

Conte will be thrilled to hear Scarlett is making an impression on his new teammates as the youngster looks set for a big future in North London.

The England U19 international is yet to open his account for Pompey but has only made three appearances and came on as a substitute in two of them.

Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley has already labelled Scarlett an ‘outstanding finisher’ and the Tottenham Academy product will be aiming to get amongst the goals for the League One outfit as soon as possible.

Spurs will be hoping the youngster can break into the first-team and rack up some valuable experience before heading back to Tottenham next summer.