Alfie Devine made a big impact on a day when he created history for Tottenham in their FA Cup third-round tie at Marine.
With Carlos Vinicius scoring a hat-trick and Lucas Moura on target to make it 4-0 against the non-league side, Jose Mourinho introduced the 16-year-old as a substitute in place of Moussa Sissoko for the second half.
And on an already memorable day as he became Spurs’ youngest ever player, the teenager drilled past Bayleigh Passant at his near post to make it 5-0 on the hour mark at Rossett Park.
Devine, who turned 16 in August, made the switch to north London from Wigan Athletic back in July in a deal reported to be worth £300,000.
Divine from 16-year-old Devine #EmiratesFACup @SpursOfficial pic.twitter.com/2F7qd1j5V2
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 10, 2021
Speaking after the game, which finished 5-0, Spurs boss Jose Mourinho told BBC Sport he was pleased for Warrington-born Devine.
“It is good for the kid,” said Mourinho.
“This season we have managed to give minutes to young guys – Dane Scarlett youngest one to play in the Europa League, now for Alfie to come to his area, he is not far from here, to make his debut and score his first goal is good for him and a good feeling for everyone at the academy.”
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