Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie Redknapp says Harry Winks has shown he deserved a place in Antonio Conte's plans after his performance in Sunday's draw with Liverpool.

The 25-year-old appeared to be on his way out of the club after being frozen out by former managers Jose Mourinho and Nuno Espirito Santo.

But the England midfielder revived his Spurs career by impressing in his first start under Conte on Sunday.

Winks played a key role in both goals and also set the tempo with a crucial tackle in the first-half, helping the hosts win the midfield battle against Jurgen Klopp's title hopefuls.

"There are certain times in a game that a tackle sets the tempo," Redknapp told Sky Sports.

"The way that Harry Winks goes and wins it, this is exactly what you need. It gets the crowd up, all of a sudden there is a bit of pace to it, a bit of energy.

"If Harry Winks does not make that tackle, you get countered.

"His passing, the way he intercepted the ball. He has not always been a favourite under Nuno or Jose but I thought he was the main man in there, he did a great job in so many different aspects."