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Alasdair Gold

Djed Spence and the seven young Tottenham players aiming to catch Conte's eye in two friendlies

Antonio Conte Djed Spence Tottenham Spurs Alfie Devine Pape Matar Sarr Bryan Gil Harry Kane Jamie Donley Rodrigo Bentancur

With Tottenham set to play two friendlies in the next fortnight this could be a big chance for some young players to persuade Antonio Conte that they can make a contribution in the second half of the season.

Conte will now really start gearing up his players for the return of the Premier League after last week's fitness work for the non-World Cup stars. This Friday Spurs will welcome Scottish Premiership side Motherwell to their Hotspur Way training complex for a behind closed doors friendly, kicking off at 1pm.

Then on Wednesday, December 21, five days before the trip to Brentford, Tottenham are expected to host Ligue 1 side Nice in a friendly in front of the fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Here are seven young players that will be champing at the bit to show Conte in both matches that they can carry out his instructions to the letter.

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