Spurs star Winks learning plenty from Wanyama and Dembele

Harry Winks is quickly making a name for himself at the top level and claims that he couldn’t have a better duo to learn from than Victor Wanyama and Mousa Dembele.

Winks has impressed in 32 appearances for Tottenham this term and has set his sights on a senior England call-up after being part of the under-21 set-up.

Wanyama has been a model of consistency since joining from Southampton last summer – and is the only player to have started all 28 of Spurs’ Premier League games this term.

Fellow engine-roomer Dembele has wowed with his attacking prowess but 21-year-old Winks has held his own alongside the highly-regarded pair, and is relishing the chance to rub shoulders with them on a daily basis.

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“Victor and Mousa are top, top players – probably two of the best midfielders in the league,” said Winks.

“They’re great guys off the pitch as well, not just on it. They’re brilliant with their advice and for me, just watching them on the bench and coming on alongside them, I’m learning all the time.

“Seeing them in training every day too – they complement each other very well.

“Victor is obviously solid, he’s an absolute brute but he’s very, very good with the ball at his feet as well. He’s a fantastic player and he’s had a very good season since joining from Southampton.

“I think everyone loves Mousa for being Mousa! He’s different class with his balance, his strength and his technique – he’s one of the best I’ve ever played with in my life.

“That makes them complement each other so well. You’ve got Victor who can sit and do the defensive side as well as join in attacks, and then you’ve got Mousa who can do both as well, so I think they both balance each other’s games out very well.”