‘Outstanding’: Manager left seriously impressed by 19-year-old Tottenham youngster in League Cup last night

Port Vale boss Andy Crosby has singled out Alfie Devine for reward after the Tottenham Hotspur youngster’s display inside the League Cup closing night time. 

Alfie Devine joined The Valiants on a season-long mortgage deal over the summer time and has impressed in League One after leaving Tottenham.

The teen fired Port Vale into their first-ever Carabao Cup region-very last on Tuesday night with a superb strike against Mansfield.

The 19-yr-antique picked up the ball simply out of doors the centre circle and drove toward the threshold of the field before unleashing a effective shot into the lowest nook.

His attempt proved to be the distinction between the two sides at Field Mill remaining night time and it’s truthful to say Devine has inspired his boss Andy Crosby.

Port Vale boss left impressed through Alfie Devine’s cutting-edge show

Speaking to Chad after final night time’s ancient win for Vale, Crosby singled out Devine for praise.

“We had to put our foot at the fuel and go again and it become an awesome aim through Alfie Devine,” the Vale boss stated. “It become nicely completed and a awesome end

“My first season as a manager has been a rollercoaster. But I could be steady and I need us to attempt to develop a style, play via teams and dominate the ball and stick together thru the tough instances.”

Devine has already racked up 15 appearances for the Valiants this season, registering six intention involvements in the manner.

The Spurs youngster seems set to have a bright future ahead of him and has already trained with England’s senior team this season.

It’s sincerely benefitting Devine to be out on loan and gaining precious first-group experience.

He impressed for Spurs in pre-season earlier than Ange Postecoglou in the end determined to ship him out on mortgage.

Devine netted a stunning overhead kick aim final day trip for Vale in League One and he has now scored in consecutive games.