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25/02/2016, 16h58
The 43-year-old talked up the quality of his young midfielders ahead of their clash with Fiorentina in the Europa League on Thursday
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino feels his side has England's central-midfield pairing for years to come in the shape of Dele Alli and Eric Dier.
The 43-year-old has filled his first team with a host of youthful stars, with his view being that the likes of Alli and Dier are a perfect representation of the club's tradition.
And Dier, who has transitioned from defender to a central midfield role under the Argentine coach, has won praise from Pochettino - alongside team-mate Alli.
He told Gazzetta dello Sport of Dier: "On the first day of training I asked him to try it out.
"He was convinced it would work out and it has. England’s midfield is set thanks to the pairing of Dier and Alli.
"It [our young squad] is something that speaks to the history of this club and the English culture.
"We have put a long-term project in place, but the presence of some players over the age of 25 balances things out.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino feels his side has England's central-midfield pairing for years to come in the shape of Dele Alli and Eric Dier.
The 43-year-old has filled his first team with a host of youthful stars, with his view being that the likes of Alli and Dier are a perfect representation of the club's tradition.
And Dier, who has transitioned from defender to a central midfield role under the Argentine coach, has won praise from Pochettino - alongside team-mate Alli.
He told Gazzetta dello Sport of Dier: "On the first day of training I asked him to try it out.
"He was convinced it would work out and it has. England’s midfield is set thanks to the pairing of Dier and Alli.
"It [our young squad] is something that speaks to the history of this club and the English culture.
"We have put a long-term project in place, but the presence of some players over the age of 25 balances things out.