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Rob Guest

Danny Cowley makes Dane Scarlett Tottenham FA Cup claim and issues Portsmouth loan deal update

Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley has stated there is "no suggestion" Tottenham are looking to recall Dane Scarlett from his loan spell in January. Featuring regularly in the Tottenham matchday squad last campaign, it was decided that the 18-year-old could depart on loan to get some regular first-team football under his belt.

Getting the minutes he requires at Fratton Park, Scarlett has chipped in with five goals and two assists in his 23 games in all competitions. With Tottenham recalling players in the past at the turn of the year and sending them elsewhere, the Portsmouth manager has opened up on his loan ace ahead of the January window and given an insight into their contact with the north London club.

"Dane is 18, but he trained last week and he looked frightening," explained Cowley to The News. "Some of his one v one play and finishing, wow. He has these days where you see this outstanding potential he possesses.

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