‘Hell of a future’: Some Spurs fans think 17-year-old in their ranks will be a star

Tue 7 September 2021 21:45, UK

A number of Spurs fans have been praising Alfie Devine following his captaincy for England’s Under-19s this week.

The 17-year-old has been making waves at Tottenham and for the Young Lions over the past year.

Devine joined the Spurs academy last summer from Wigan, and has already made his senior debut for the Lilywhites.

The youngster, previously on Liverpool’s books, was one of the brightest young talents on the Latics’ books.

Jamie Carragher, whose son James came through the Wigan academy, Devine as “top class” and was “gutted” the Latics didn’t keep him.

Indeed, his goalscoring appearance against Marine in the FA Cup earlier this year made him .

And in August, Tottenham handed Devine a as reward for his progress in the N17 ranks.

On Monday, the Spurs gem hit another milestone, captaining his nation at Under-19 level in a draw against Germany.

Congratulations to Tottenham youngster Alfie Devine, who captained England U19 yesterday against Germany U19.
— The Spurs Express (@TheSpursExpress)

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Cue plenty of Spurs fans buzzing over the great news:

Gil captain the Spain U21. Now Devine for England U19. The future is bright.
— Holly Gandalesta (@gandalesta)

Very impressed with our young players at the moment! doing themselves proud!
— Spurs Mad (@THSpursMad)

How long is his contract? We need this lad tied down. Hell of a future
— Chris (@harkus86)

Our future is 🌞
— Lucas 🐐 // (@Spursofficial_1)

Premium baller.
— LilywhiteGlover (@JHBarlow)

That kid is going to be some baller!
— Mike Arkwright (@mrarkers)