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“Gone under the radar” – Tottenham have an “exceptional” talent who emulates Modric

Tottenham face one of their least favourite away days on Saturday, with Chelsea standing in the way of a badly needed winning run.

By Emilio Galantini · Football Fancast

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 3:40 PM

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Academy insider John Wenham compared Tottenham prospect Harry Byrne's technical ability to former star Luka Modric.
Wenham tipped the 18-year-old midfielder to make a senior breakthrough during next season's pre-season preparations.
Byrne signed a professional contract with Tottenham in May 2025 after joining the club at age seven.

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Academy insider John Wenham has praised 18-year-old Tottenham Hotspur prospect Harry Byrne, comparing his ability to initiate attacks to former Spurs midfielder Luka Modric. Wenham described Byrne as an exceptional talent who has flown under the radar and predicted the youngster could achieve a senior breakthrough next season.

Byrne signed a professional contract with Tottenham in May 2025 and previously featured on the club's pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia. The Croydon-born midfielder, who also plays left-back, represents the Republic of Ireland Under-19s after winning the Under-17 Premier League Cup in the 2024/25 campaign.

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“Gone under the radar” – Tottenham have an “exceptional” talent who emulates Modric

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