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Natalie Sawyer: Tottenham youth movement isn’t just Harry Kane – teenager Reo Griffiths is one of the best youngsters in the country

SunSport columnist says fans we'll be singing 'He's one of our own' for years to come and not just for Kane

HARRY KANE is undoubtedly one of the best strikers in the world.

As long as he keeps scoring goals and igniting Wembley Stadium, the rumours about a move away from Tottenham to Real Madrid will persist.

 Harry Kane has been a brilliant product for Spurs and the club have others coming through the ranks
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Harry Kane has been a brilliant product for Spurs and the club have others coming through the ranksCredit: PA:Press Association

If Spurs received a world record fee then you would expect a conversation to happen between the main characters.

But let’s be frank here, he is priceless to Spurs, he is one of their own, he will lead England into the World Cup.

Kane is an impressive character, he's the consummate professional and a fantastic role model.

Not only is his goal scoring impressive, his all round game is getting better and better.

 Spurs striker Reo Griffiths has been brilliant for the Under-18s - scoring 24 goals this season
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Spurs striker Reo Griffiths has been brilliant for the Under-18s - scoring 24 goals this seasonCredit: Getty - Contributor

There is a special affinity fans have with players that come through the ranks, especially when they are as humble as Kane.

Now they seem to have produced yet another sensational player.


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Reo Griffiths,17, is getting a growing reputation in the Under-18 team - scoring back-to-back hat-tricks against Arsenal and Reading.

He has 24 goals for the season, which makes him the No 1 striker in the country at that age.

 Kazaiah Sterling made his first team debut earlier this month
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Kazaiah Sterling made his first team debut earlier this monthCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Now Spurs fans are calling for him to get some minutes in the first-team.

He is yet another homegrown star on an impressive Spurs production line. There is a question to be asked here, why are Spurs producing such fantastic home-grown players?

 Sky Sports News presenter Natalie Sawyer says Spurs' youth will serve them well in years to come
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Sky Sports News presenter Natalie Sawyer says Spurs' youth will serve them well in years to come
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Other clubs have the set-up and finance but in Kane, and Dele Alli, they have two of the best young players in the world.

Is it the manager? The environment? The club policy? Maybe all three?

What has been proven is that something interesting is happening at Spurs and there is no sign of that abating.

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