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Winks billed as new Gerrard as Sissoko assesses present & future at Tottenham

Moussa Sissoko considers Tottenham team-mate Harry Winks to be of “the same profile” as Steven Gerrard, with Spurs and England hoping to see that potential fulfilled.

A 22-year-old talent in north London enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in 2016-17 as he nailed down a regular role for Spurs.

Senior international recognition arrived in the following campaign, with Winks being tipped to reach the very top of the game.

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Fitness issues have held him back since then, but the highly-rated midfielder is back in favour for club and country, and earning comparisons to an iconic former England and Liverpool captain.