Steven Gerrard says Tottenham have their own Rio Ngumoha after spotting exciting youngster
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8-second readLiverpool legend Steven Gerrard has heaped praise on Tottenham Hotspur youngster Luca Williams-Barnett following his impressive cameo against Crystal Palace, comparing the 18-year-old to Liverpool’s highly rated winger Rio Ngumoha.

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Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has heaped praise on Tottenham Hotspur youngster Luca Williams-Barnett following his impressive cameo against Crystal Palace, comparing the 18-year-old to Liverpool’s highly rated winger Rio Ngumoha.
The attacking midfielder came off the bench during Tottenham’s 2-0 Premier League victory over Palace at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, catching Gerrard’s attention with an exciting piece of individual skill.
Despite playing only around ten minutes, Williams-Barnett made a strong impression on the former England captain, who believes Spurs have an exceptional young talent on their hands.
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