Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks says he is "inspired" by the success of the club's academy graduates under Mauricio Pochettino.

Winks has progressed through the ranks at Hotspur Way himself and has finally established himself as a member of the first-team squad this term.

The 20-year-old signed a new long-term contract in September, suggesting he ranks highly in the thoughts of Pochettino.

The Argentine coach has proven that he is willing to give youngsters an opportunity to impress, having put his faith in Harry Kane in recent years, and Winks is aiming to replicate the striker's rise.

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“Everyone who has come through the academy and done so well - for us, it only inspires us to get to their level," he told Tottenham's official website.

"Having a manager like the gaffer we have here, he gives us opportunities, he has faith in us to put us in the mixer and be part of that healthy competition.

"It’s brilliant and, for us, we need to work hard,” he added.

Winks has added incentive to succeed at White Hart Lane as he is a Spurs fan and has grown up supporting the club.

"I remember signing properly when I was about seven or eight years old.

"My memories are brilliant of that because obviously as a Spurs fan, playing for Spurs and wearing the shirt was just special for me,” Winks insisted.

Winks has made eight first-team appearances this season and, with several injury doubts within Tottenham's squad, could make his ninth in this weekend's clash against West Ham.