Mourinho refusing to rush ‘privileged one’ Parrott despite Spurs’ striker shortage

Jose Mourinho has branded Troy Parrott a “privileged one” despite revealing that the highly-rated striker will once again be on the bench for Tottenham’s FA Cup fifth-round clash with Norwich.

With Spurs short on strikers, there have been growing calls for a talented teenager to be given a chance to lead the line.

Cover is required for the injured Harry Kane and Heung-min Son, with struggles for positive results reflecting the shortage of firepower at Mourinho’s disposal.

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The man calling the shots in north London has, however, refused to waver in his belief that Parrott’s ongoing development is best served at present with training experience and sporadic senior minutes.

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