Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tyrese Hall has impressed head coach Roberto De Zerbi with his attitude and performances for the Under-21s, leading to increased involvement with the first team.
Hall, 21, was expected to head out on loan this season after travelling with Tottenham's first team on their pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia. Instead, he remained at the club and rejoined Wayne Burnett's Under-21s.
International break boost
The recent three-week international break gave De Zerbi pause for thought, with several Tottenham youngsters impressing after being drafted in to replace key senior figures away with their respective countries.
Hall spent the whole international break training with the first team, alongside fellow academy midfielder Tye Hall. The pair were rewarded with call-ups to Spurs' warm-weather training camp in Marbella this week, alongside Luca Williams-Barnett and Callum Olusesi.
Adapting to De Zerbi's methods
Training under De Zerbi is as intense as Spurs' high-pressing style suggests, and the Italian has noted how seamlessly Hall has adapted to the pace of his sessions. His spatial awareness has also drawn praise.
During pre-season, De Zerbi viewed Hall as a No10. But as the pair have spent more time together, Hall's role has evolved, and there is a feeling that his versatility could help his first-team prospects.
Limited opportunities expected
Given Spurs' league position and the competition for minutes in midfield, opportunities are expected to remain scarce for Hall, who has yet to be named in a Premier League squad. However, his increased first-team exposure has not gone unnoticed.
Standard Sport understands there will be loan and permanent options on the table in January, but for now Hall will hope to break into Spurs' first team.
