The 20-year-old was a surprising starter for Saturday's match against the Premier League leaders, but the coach says he has the speed they need
Tottenham coach Jose Mourinho says he picked Japhet Tanganga in the starting XI to face Liverpool on Saturday because the 20-year-old is "very fast".
The centre-back makes his Premier League debut as he lines up alongside Toby Alderweireld and Davinson Sanchez in the Spurs defence against the unbeaten Premier League leaders.
Making just his second senior appearance for the club, the England Under 20 international and Spurs academy graduate is charged with keeping the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino quiet as his side look to upset the Champions League and Club World Cup winners.