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​DONE DEAL: Cowley delighted as Portsmouth secure Tottenham striker Scarlett

Portsmouth have completed the signing of Dane Scarlett on a season-long loan deal from Tottenham.

The youngster, who is touted as a potential world-class striker, helped England to win the UEFA European Under-19 title this summer.

Pompey boss Danny Cowley could not hide his delight at securing such an exciting talent for his club.

According to the club's website, he said: "We're delighted to have Dane with us and we're really appreciative of Tottenham for trusting us to look after one of their young players.

"He spent the whole of last season with the first team and featured in some of their European fixtures, training every day with world class players.

"He's a boy who has the world at his feet and comes here after a brilliant summer with England, playing a big part in that success.

"There's an intelligence beyond his years – both in and out of possession – with the timing of his runs and the movement that allows him to win space behind defenders.

"We think those qualities will carry a real threat and add a different dimension to our team, while against the ball he has an unbelievable work ethic.

"Dane has an infectious energy and I know that the staff at both Tottenham and the England set-up think the world of him.

"This is his first loan and so it won't be easy because it's a new experience, but we're there to support him, like we have done with many young players in the past.

"We're really looking forward to working with Dane, who's an outstanding finisher with both feet and his head. He has a ruthlessness that centre-forwards need."

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