Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has praised Erik Lamela for his growing maturity.

The Argentine has been like a new signing for Pochettino this summer after spending much of the last two seasons on the sidelines.

And Pochettino believes Lamela has evolved as a footballer.

"Erik is more mature now," Pochettino told the club's website.

"It was tough for him from the day he arrived here. It's the start of his sixth season but now, after scoring eight goals in 14 games, I think everything is going well.

"I hope it continues and he is consistent during the whole season. Then we can talk at the end of the year and say Lamela had a fantastic season."