Harry Winks was likened to Luka Modric, Scott Parker, Micky Hazard, Steve Perryman and even Xavi and Andres Iniesta by Tottenham fans on Twitter after his display against CSKA Moscow.
The 20-year-old, on only his second Champions League start, barely wasted any of the 113 passes he made in the 3-1 win at Wembley.
As a result, he was placed in some exalted company by Spurs fans excited by Winks’ potential.
Harry Winks tonight looked like the Modric replacement we have been crying out for, hope he can replicate it against better opposition! COYS
— Joel Clements (@joelclements) December 7, 2016
Harry Winks is going to be an absolute star. He’s like a mix of Parker and Modrić. Never lost the ball once tonight and broke up play nicely
— Stephen Vincent (@StevieV14) December 7, 2016
If Harry winks was left pegged he’d be the new @1MickyHazard composed player good to see #coys
— A.P. (@paxylive) December 7, 2016
@HarryWinks was outstanding tonight. Nice to see some steel in him too. Reminds me of a young Steve Perryman.#COYS
— David de Lane © (@djsa2go) December 7, 2016
Harry winks is the next Gerrard #quality
— Jack (@coysjaack) December 7, 2016
Another great, under the radar, unsung performance from Harry Winks, Iniesta & Xavi’s lovechild! #COYS #THFC
— Matt Crowley (@mpc1970) December 7, 2016
Others were more measured and chose to place Winks in a class of his own.
Winks with another wonderful performance, so strong and calm for a youngster, always looking forwards as well #thfc #coys
— Kieran Kirschner (@kkirschy23) December 7, 2016
Winks is the kind of midfielder who will always be under valued, does all the little things well and always looks to go forwards #coys
— Ashley (@CaparelliAshley) December 7, 2016
Many positives tonight, but special mention for Winks who ran the game. Very impressive #coys
— Jo (@All_About_Jo) December 7, 2016
Just as a side note, Harry Winks looks very assured in midfield. Definitely the next youngster to breakthrough without question #COYS
— Zoe Pearson (@Z_PearsonTHFC) December 7, 2016
Harry Winks brilliant again. What a prospect #coys #thfc
— Spursleif (@spursleif) December 7, 2016