PSV Eindhoven decision could hand Tottenham the perfect opportunity to right a transfer wrong

Much of the English focus over the international break was on the senior side as Gareth Southgate’s men stepped up preparations for this year’s World Cup with successive victories over Switerzland and Ivory Coast.

Yet elsewhere it also proved a fruitful break for Lee Carsley’s U21 England squad as they secured victories over Andorra and Albania. Arguably the most impressive of those wins was the 4-1 victory over Andorra in a game in which former Tottenham prospect Noni Madueke starred.

Madueke came through the Spurs academy and impressed at various England youth age groups, notably captaining the U16s before making his debut for the U18s at just 15. Spurs tried to tie him down on a senior contract at 16, and other big Premier League sides such as Man United also showed an interest. However, he opted to sign a three-year deal with PSV instead, stating the move “was going to be the best” for his development.

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The guarantee of regular first-team football has played a big part in his evolution, and he’s now again attracting the attention of England’s biggest clubs. So far this season, the 20-year-old has scored nine goals while registering a further five assists. That in isolation would be impressive, however, it's made even more imposing when you take into account he missed a combined four months of the campaign through injury.

Madueke usually plays on the right of PSV’s attack. He’s right-footed, so naturally thrives when driving to the byline and whipping crosses into the box. Yet that’s actually only a small part of what he can offer. This is because the 20-year-old is extremely two-footed and skilful, so he can just as easily