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Whilst Spurs are battling to get back in to the top four of the Premier League, one of the club's most promising youngsters is vying to prove his worth in the Championship.

Joshua Onomah was sent out to Aston Villa this summer on a season-long loan - with the intention that he will return to North London next campaign and prove to be an extremely useful asset for Mauricio Pochettino.

But, how well is he progressing so far in the West Midlands?

We spoken to the Birmingham Mail's Aston Villa writer Gregg Evans to give us the inside track on what he makes of Onomah, what the fans think, and whether the youngster will have a future at Tottenham Hotspur:

How much of a chance has Joshua Onomah been given so far at Aston Villa?

"Onomah was thrown straight into the team when he first arrived and has kept out some of the more senior players like Henri Lansbury and Birkir Bjarnason.

"When Mile Jedinak returns to full fitness it will be interesting to see whether Onomah's game-time is reduced."

Has he impressed you whenever he's been on the pitch?

"He started very well and looked a class above the rest.

"For his age, he's strong and has had no problems physically dealing with the demands of the Championship. He works hard when he loses the ball, passes it well and has an eye for goal.

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Last week he lost his place in the team as boss Steve Bruce switched to a 4-4-2 system and he now faces a challenge to get back in."

How have the Aston Villa fans taken to him?

"Well, it always helps when you score an early goal for your new club and he got an important one at Bristol City.

"Supporters see him as a player who will develop nicely across the season and one who can help them back into the Premier League."

Can you see there being a potential Premier League star in him?

"Yes, he has all the attributes to succeed.

"He's big and strong, gets up and down the field without any bother and looks to create at every opportunity.

"This season will help him get a run of games under his belt then he can kick on. Playing alongside better-quality players at Tottenham will also help."

At this early stage, can you see the loan move helping Onomah develop in the future?

"Yes, the games will help him. He needs a season to learn how to deal with different situations in games and at Villa the pressure is always on the team to perform.

"His body will need to adapt to the rigours of playing two games a week in mens football and when he returns to Spurs will be a better player."