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Steven Bergwijn reveals he rose to the challenge set by Tottenham boss Antonio Conte ahead of Carabao Cup clash with West Ham by scoring and then setting up the winner to send Spurs marching on into the semis

Tottenham star Steven Bergwijn has revealed how Antonio Conte challenged him to go out and prove himself ahead of the Carabao Cup clash with West Ham.

Spurs defeated their London rivals and booked a place in the last four of the competition as a result, with Bergwijn playing a starring role.

The Dutchman scored the opening goal, before later crafting an opening for Lucas Moura to score what would turn out to be the match-winning goal.

Steven Bergwijn has revealed how Antonio Conte challenged him to go out and prove himself ahead of the Carabao Cup clash with West Ham
Conte asked Bergwijn to be direct and take opponents on in one-on-one situations if possible

And, following the action, Bergwijn opened up on what new boss Conte said to him, to inspire him into putting on an eye-catching performance following a period out of the starting XI.