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Tottenham midfielder Josh Onomah dedicates U20 World Cup triumph to late Ugo Ehiogu

Tottenham midfielder Josh Onomah has dedicated their U20 World Cup triumph to the late Ugo Ehiogu.

Onomah and Kyle Walker-Peters were Tottenham's representatives, both coached by Ehiogu until the Under-23s manager suddenly passed away in April following a cardiac arrest.

The pair, along with many others, paid tribute to Ehiogu at the time, describing him as "a father figure", and now Onomah has remembered the man again as he celebrates the high point of his young career.

"We've been working for moments like this since we were knee high and to share this moment with [Walker-Peters] is a dream come true," he told the club's official website.

"This is for Ugo and everyone back at Spurs.

"Kyle earned his place in the team after not starting the first two games. I've always had confidence in him, he's so reliable in and out of possession. Credit to him for his performances throughout the tournament."

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