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Steven Gerrard claims Tottenham now have their own Rio Ngumoha who can cross like Declan Rice

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has made a bold claim about Luca Williams-Barnett, stating that Tottenham have their own Rio Ngumoha who can cross like Declan…

By Rae Nkwocha · Spurs web

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 9:00 PM

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Steven Gerrard stated he has seen enough to know Tottenham youngster Luca Williams-Barnett will become a top player.
Gerrard compared the Spurs teenager to Rio Ngumoha and praised his crossing ability during an appearance on The Overlap.
Williams-Barnett made his Premier League debut as a late substitute, replacing Mathys Tel against Crystal Palace.

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Steven Gerrard praised Tottenham Hotspur youngster Luca Williams-Barnett following his Premier League cameo, stating on The Overlap that he has "seen enough" to know the teenager will become a top player. Gerrard compared the academy talent to Rio Ngumoha and praised his crossing ability after his late substitute appearance against Crystal Palace.

Williams-Barnett replaced Mathys Tel late in the game and created a scoring chance for Mohammed Kudus. Teammate Antonin Kinsky and pundit Jamie Redknapp also praised the teenager, with Williams-Barnett describing his top-flight debut as a "dream come true."

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