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Earlier this month, Football FanCast's writers attempted to answer a tricky question, naming the most overrated player currently at Tottenham Hotspur.

Well, now comes the time to flip that debate on its head by identifying the most underrated player operating under Mauricio Pochettino's guidance. With Harry Kane always stealing the headlines, there should be a fair few in north London at the minute.

FFC's writers give their verdicts below...

James Beavis - Ben Davies

"The Welshman may have come under criticism from Tottenham supporters for performances that haven't been up to scratch either offensively or defensively this season, but I think he is an important player for Spurs. There would have been a clamour for Danny Rose to be in the starting XI given his history with the club and the fact that he can make a difference in the final third, but he can't always be relied on from a defensive point of view. What is for sure is that Davies is key, and more reliable than Spurs fans think."

Billy Meyers - Dele Alli

"Not enough people can see what the England international offers to Spurs, as even when he isn't playing too well, just his presence on the field helps gel the attack together and make Pochettino's men tick. His record speaks for itself, and the fact that he doesn't receive the plaudits more frequently is just testament to the expectations he has set for himself from a young age."

Jack Saville - Juan Foyth

"Foyth’s high-profile mistakes have clouded perceptions regarding the extent of his potential. Critics have been quick to slate the inexperienced defender without focusing on the positive aspects of his performances, of which there are many. With some fine-tuning to his game and further experience there is no doubt Pochettino can work wonders with him."

Christy Malyan - Harry Winks

"This lad is pure class. It feels like he's finally got the recognition recently, but Winks' involvement still seems to go under the radar more often than not. The standard template of English defensive midfielder - Eric Dier, Jordan Henderson and Declan Rice - highlights how a unique talent Winks really is, prepared to take the ball in pretty much any scenario, even when under pressure, and move it on with purpose. There are plenty of young, exciting English players around at the minute, but Winks is amongst the best of them."