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'I knew what he was capable of' - Pochettino unsurprised by Sancho's rise

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is not surprised by Jadon Sancho's rise to prominence at Borussia Dortmund.

The England international left Manchester City for Dortmund in 2017, feeling first-team football would be easier to come by away from the Premier League.

He was already highly rated following after helping England win the Under-17 World Cup earlier the same year, but his performances since have outlined him as arguably the most exciting teenager in world football.

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Still just 18, Sancho has set up nine Bundesliga goals and scored seven himself in 21 appearances this season, becoming a key part of Dortmund's attack alongside Paco Alcacer and Marco Reus.