[ad_pod ]Troy Parrott has become a keen figure of interest for Tottenham Hotspur supporters in recent weeks, with the injury to Harry Kane serving to increase intrigue surrounding his development.

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The 17-year-old attacker has been in electric form the U18 side this season, scoring 11 goals and providing three assists from just seven appearances in the U18 Premier League.

It's the type of form which gets supporters talking, particularly during a period of time in which quality options beyond Kane are at a premium.

That Parrott only celebrated his 17th birthday earlier this week, the day when he also penned terms on a senior contract with the club, suggests that he has a long way to go before breaking in to the senior squad, but football.london's Tottenham Hotspur correspondent, Alasdair Gold, has hinted that he has already made positive strides towards making the step up.

Indeed, Gold delivered his verdict on Parrott's development at Spurs, as per football.london, and suggested that the teenager has made a huge impression in training this season.

'Next season could see the talented striker make his breakthrough after impressing Pochettino and the first team players.'

Seeds planted for big Tottenham future

Ten days after Kane collected an ankle injury against Manchester United, Parrott was pictured in Spurs first-team training in January on the club's official Twitter account - an image which stirred plenty of excitement amongst the supporters.

Aged 16 at the time, the step up to senior training was a huge statement of Pochettino's faith in his ability, and the fact he impressed both his manager and the first team players suggests he has planted the seeds for a future breakthrough.

Exactly how soon that will be remains to be seen but his involvement with the senior squad hints that he is being prepared for a career at the top level.

Spurs fans will certainly be hoping Parrott can live up to his enormous potential in the coming years, and under a manger of Pochettino's expertise it's fair to say he is well placed to smash through his ceiling.