Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans has now made an honest admission about 20-year-old Tottenham youngster Yusuf Akhamrich, one that shows he has always been a fan.

Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping that the pathway they have chosen for many of their youngsters this season will begin to yield tangible results.

Several players are currently away from Hotspur Way as they continue to gain exposure to first-team football, an experience that is expected to accelerate their development.

Some have already started to settle into their new surroundings, with Yusuf Akhamrich at Bristol Rovers one of those catching the eye early on.

The 20-year-old grabbed a brace on his debut in League Two, quickly making an impression. He then scored his third goal in two games a few days later.

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Following Bristol Rovers’ match against Newport County, head coach Steve Evans made an interesting admission about the Tottenham loanee.

According to the Bristol Post, Evans explained in his post-match comments that he had always wanted to sign Akhamrich during his time at Rotherham last season, but was ultimately informed by Spurs that the winger was not yet ready for senior football.

The manager added that he had continued to monitor the youngster closely, including...