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da dobrowin: Spurs have been pipped to the post by a triumphant Leicester City, but little should be taken away from what Mauricio Pochettino has achieved at White Hart Lane since he started his tenure back in 2014.The Argentine walked through the gates at White Hart Lane with big expectations, despite his frank inability to even speak the English language fluently. Yet fast-forward 12 months after Spurs’ fifthÂplace Premier League finish last season and they were oh so close to going all the way.Whilst Leicester City have been an absolute phenomenon, they have been one of the biggest anomaliesÂin the division’s history. Had they not exceeded expectations to such a bewildering degree, Spurs would have gone on to win the title, which would have been a brilliant achievement considering their own budget and expectations.But in order to build on what they have put in placeÂthis season, Spurs will have to add to their squad. Yet, the majority of their summer should be spent ensuring they retain the players they already have.If they can keep hold of some of their biggest stars, theyÂwill be like new signings themselves. But who should they be looking to keep hold of?Some names are obvious, and Harry Kane has got to be at the top of the list. The one-time Leicester City loanee has been an absolute revelation for Tottenham again this season, and without him they wouldn’t be finishingÂin such a lofty position. His 25 goals in in the league this season have proven extremely useful, and there will be many a team vying for his signature come the end of the season.Dele Alli comes a close second. For someone that was playing League One football only a year ago, Alli has been as much of a revelation as Kane. The 20-year-old has a keen eye for goal and a level of aggression that has been likened to Stuart Pearce. He still has a lot to learn, but he really does have the potential to go on and be one of the world’s best.One name that many not spring to mind when it comes to Spurs’ fantastic season is Mousa Dembele. The Belgian has been at the club for a while now, but this season he has excelled alongside Alli. With both of them in the side, they’ve won 16 out of 20 and drawn the other four. He’s been a really underrated link and Pochettino should keep hold of him if he can.The Spurs faithful will want to see Pochettino try and build on the success he has achievedÂthis season, and by keeping hold of this cluster of players, he can go on to compete again next season. With the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool struggling, there really is a gapÂfor Spurs to step up and become one of the Premier League’s big boys.
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