Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou praised the work of his upcoming opponent's academy.

The Australian was asked about how the Manchester City academy has produced some great talents.

He was then queried about the position of Spurs' academy in comparison, as they look to take the next step in their evolution.

He told reporters: “Yeah, look I think this year the Under-21s and Under-18s have shown some real promise and real growth, which is important but it's a big step between that and playing first-team football. You mention Manchester City and there are various ways to get to the first-team.

“Guys like Foden and Palmer didn't go out on loan, they stayed there, trained with the first-team without many opportunities and eventually broke through. Others went out on loan, so I think there is different ways, but what I do know with young players is your best chance of having them come in and make an impact is to have a real stable, senior environment.

“That's what we're trying to build at the moment. I don't think throwing youngsters in when things are chaotic or turbulent is the best time, even though sometimes there is a tendency to do that, when you're desperate to just throw young players in.

“I think for real development for the ones that you really believe have got potential to make it, it is can you bring them into an environment where it is already established in terms of the way the team plays, the culture of the place and in terms of the first-team that's what we've been trying to build this year."