Mourinho make striker Dane Scarlett Tottenham youngest player to feature for the club

Tottenham striker Dane Scarlett has become the youngest player to feature for the club after appearing in victory over Europa League opponents Ludogorets.

It was a memorable night for the Spurs youngsters, with Alfie Whiteman, Harvey White and Scarlett introduced for their debuts late on at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Scarlett, aged 16 and 247 days, became the youngest player to feature for the club when he replaced Moura in the 82nd minute, beating John Bostock's previous record set in 2008.

He almost scored two minutes later, but Plamen Iliev rushed out well to save after the Under 18s striker had brilliantly controlled Winks' pass.

It was also a bright cameo for White, who has been in and around the senior set-up since the summer of 2019 and caught the eye of Mourinho as well as his predecessor Mauricio Pochettino.

Mourinho said: "When I played Dane, I didn't know he was the youngest one. It's a good thing.

"He had a good pre-season with us, it was a good experience for him at the age of 16 to have a pre-season with the first team.

"He played a few minutes in some of our pre-season matches. Of course he went back to his team. He trains with them.

"Yesterday when I felt there was space for another young player in the squad, I didn't decide by myself, I asked my football director and I asked the academy director and they contacted all the coaches.

"There are of course a few names, especially the U18s because they are doing so well. They gave me his name and because I knew him already I thought if the opportunity would arise it would be a good chance for me and a good feeling for everyone in the academy."