Tottenham need to start Kyle Walker-Peters in FA Cup

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Tottenham travel to League Two opposition Tranmere Rovers on Friday night in the third round of the FA Cup.

Spurs enter the prestigious competition alongside Premier League and Championship teams, but it would be no surprise to see wholesale changes to the team due to the hectic schedule.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side have had a busy festive run and have Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-finals next Tuesday, before hosting Manchester United in the Premier League next weekend.

The North London club have the squad to make major changes on Friday and still start as overwhelming favourites against Tranmere, who will be hoping to pull off a famous cup shock.

One fringe player that deserves to start in Spurs’ FA Cup run this season is Kyle Walker-Peters, who is knocking down the door to become a first-team regular.

Walker-Peters is a highly-rated defender with just four senior appearances this season, but looks more than solid enough when called upon and needs more game time.

The 21-year-old right-back should be pushing Kieran Trippier and Serge Aurier for a starting position, which is why the FA Cup is crucial for him.

He recently managed a sensational three assists in a Premier League win over Bournemouth on Boxing Day, but has not featured since.

Walker-Peters could really launch his Spurs career in this year’s FA Cup if Pochettino opts to use him throughout and he’s got the quality to make an imminent breakthrough.