Samways: Pochettino’s young Tottenham side can win the Premier League

Tottenham legend Vinny Samways is adamant that Mauricio Pochettino’s young side can go from strength to strength next season, after proving they are as good as any other in England.

Samways, 48, knows just what it takes to be a young player at Spurs having risen through the academy ranks before making 247 appearances between 1987 and 1994 for the North Londoners.

The Lilywhites recorded their highest-ever Premier League finish last season, coming second behind champions Chelsea, and Samways sees no reason why they cannot go one better next year.

Pochettino’s side will also be playing at Wembley while work is finished at their new White Hart Lane home, and Samways is sure this can be a special season for his former club.

“It’s fantastic here and I think they’ve got the nucleus of a young squad that’s super-talented,” said Samways, who also played for Everton, Wolves, Birmingham City, and Walsall in English football.

“Hopefully now they can push on to the next level because they’ve proven they’re as good as any team in the country and that they can sustain a title challenge.

“Hopefully this time next year or perhaps a little way down the line, they’ll have gone one better than this year and won the league.”