Harry Winks believes Tottenham's replacements for Dele Alli and Harry Kane are "just as good" as the injured pair and can sustain a Premier League title challenge.
Spurs have closed to within five points of top spot following a run of three successive league victories.
Liverpool and Manchester City were thought to be locked in a two-team title race but Tottenham's form in the absence of star men Alli and Kane has renewed hope in north London.
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