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Luca Williams-Barnett is not the only teenager getting a chance in Tottenham training

A 17-year-old Tottenham defender, who has already impressed for the first team, could be the next in line to be handed an opportunity by Roberto…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9:00 PM
Luca Williams-Barnett is not the only teenager getting a chance in Tottenham training
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham defender Jun'ai Byfield has resumed training with the first team alongside fellow teenager Luca Williams-Barnett.
  • The 17-year-old previously made three senior appearances for Tottenham under former manager Thomas Frank.
  • Byfield recently returned to action after missing five months of play due to a back injury sustained in May.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur teenager Jun'ai Byfield has returned to first-team training under manager Roberto De Zerbi ahead of the club's clash with Leeds United. The 17-year-old defender was spotted working with the senior squad at Hotspur Way alongside fellow prospect Luca Williams-Barnett, who recently made a cameo appearance against Crystal Palace.

Byfield previously made three senior appearances last season under Thomas Frank before suffering a back injury in May that sidelined him for five months. Bharad Thirumalai notes that while Byfield is building fitness with the Under-21 side, a first-team return may likely wait until the FA Cup third round in January.

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