Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Winks compared to Michael Carrick by ex-Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole
Harry Winks has been compared to Michael Carrick by former Chelsea star Joe Cole.The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder is renowned for his ball retention but, just like former Manchester United captain Carrick, is sometimes criminally ignored for his exploits.Winks gets on the ball and dictates the play for Spurs2
Winks gets on the ball and dictates the play for Spurs
Cole, who graduated from theWest Ham United academy with the deep-lying playmaker, has regularly spoken to coaches within the England set-up about Winks.And the former Chelsea midfielder believes the 22-year-old is set to have a huge future in the game.Watching the Carabao Cup semi-final for Sky Sports, Cole said via HITC: “He is very well thought of in the England set up. I speak to a lot of the coaches who work with him.Hes one of those players who is like a Carrick, a players player. You appreciate him and the fans might think what hes doing is simple, but he always receives it away from the player and his passes are crisp.Cole and Carrick came through the Academy of Football at West Ham2
Cole and Carrick came through the Academy of Football at West Ham
“I think hes going to go on and have a great career.The youngster is highly rated by England boss Gareth Southgate for his ability to work in tight spaces and calmness in tough situations.Like Carrick, Winks may not be the most prolific central midfielder, but his winner against Fulham last weekend suggests he can add goals to his game.

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