Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is ready to play Luke Amos in their Premier League opener.
He will welcome back nine of his World Cup stars on Monday, just five days before the Saturday lunch-time kick-off at Newcastle United.
Pochettino, who also has to contend with a midfield injury crisis and an as-yet barren transfer window, saw a side featuring six academy products defeat AC Milan 1-0 in Minneapolis to provide a winning end to their US tour.
"I'm in my fifth year, do you think I am going to be scared to play him?" Pochettino said.
"The young players maybe don't have experience because they are young - the compensation is desire and energy. Players like Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen, when they were young, showed desire and energy like the young players on the tour.
"I think you know very well if I believe in someone younger I don't care about experience or not. Football is about energy - respecting yourself, your team-mates, the team, being professional.
"Luke Amos is a good example. He played three games (on tour) and maybe he doesn't have experience of the Premier League but he showed in the three games that this is not a problem. Maybe he's going to play before a senior player. I am more than brave."
