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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino hails academy stars after five-star EFL Cup performance against Gillingham

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino was delighted with the performances of the academy products he fielded in Wednesday's 5-0 EFL Cup win over Gillingham.

Pochettino handed four players - Cameron Carter-Vickers, Georges-Kevin Nkoudou, Anton Walkes and Marcus Edwards - their debuts, while midfielder Harry Winks was also making his first start for the senior team in the third-round tie at White Hart Lane.

Nkoudou was an £11million summer signing from Marseille but the others are all products of Spurs' academy, and none were over-awed by the occasion.

Mauricio Pochettino issues instructions from the sidelines at White Hart Lane on Wednesday
Mauricio Pochettino issues instructions from the sidelines at White Hart Lane on Wednesday
Marcus Edwards was one of four debutants for Tottenham in the 5-0 win over Gillingham
Marcus Edwards was one of four debutants for Tottenham in the 5-0 win over Gillingham

'They play very well, they play with a lot of confidence,' Pochettino said.