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Harry Winks admits his Tottenham career was 'dead and buried' before Antonio Conte's arrival after being frozen out by Jose Mourinho and Nuno Espirito Santo... and says the Italian has 'given me confidence again'

Harry Winks has admitted his Tottenham career had a 'slim chance' of succeeding until Antonio Conte came to the club.

The 26-year-old, who came through the ranks at Spurs having joined when he was five, was ready to leave his boyhood club after being frozen out under Jose Mourinho and Nuno Espirito Santo.

But the Italian has given Winks a chance in midfield and announced early on into his stay that Winks would be staying with the club in January.

Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks has hailed Antonio Conte for putting his trust in him

Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks has hailed Antonio Conte for putting his trust in him

The England international has played regular minutes under the Italian since his arrival

He has started the last six games and is enjoying life at Spurs again.