Tottenham youngster Tyrese Hall impresses Roberto De Zerbi as first-team hopes grow

Tottenham midfielder Tyrese Hall is pushing for a first-team opportunity after impressing manager Roberto De Zerbi during the international break.

The 21-year-old academy graduate has earned increased involvement with the senior squad following strong performances for Tottenham's Under-21s.

Hall's attitude, versatility and ability to adapt to De Zerbi's demanding training sessions have caught the attention of the Italian and his coaching staff.

Hall spent the extended international break training with Tottenham's first team alongside fellow academy midfielder Tye Hall.

Both players were subsequently included in Spurs' warm-weather training camp in Marbella, joining promising youngsters Luca Williams-Barnett and Callum Olusesi.

Tyrese Hall had been expected to leave on loan during the summer after featuring in Tottenham's pre-season tour of Australia and New Zealand.

However, he remained in north London and continued his development under Under-21s coach Wayne Burnett.

His performances have now strengthened his case for senior involvement.

De Zerbi has reportedly been particularly impressed by Hall's spatial awareness and ability to cope with the intensity of first-team training.

Initially viewed as a No10 during pre-season, the midfielder has demonstrated greater positional flexibility, potentially improving his chances of breaking into the squad.

Despite Hall's progress, De Zerbi has been cautious about introducing inexperienced players during Tottenham's difficult start to the Premier League campaign.

Spurs remain without a league victory this season, leaving the manager reluctant to place additional pressure on academy prospects.

De Zerbi has previously described managing young players in such circumstances as "very complicated", explaining that he does not want to expose them to a "bad situation".

Hall has yet to be included in a Premier League matchday squad, although his recent involvement suggests he is moving closer to consideration.

Hall will hope to earn his first Premier League squad selection as Tottenham search for an improvement in results.

A January move remains possible, with both loan and permanent options expected to attract consideration.

For now, the midfielder's priority is to build on his recent progress and convince De Zerbi that he deserves a senior opportunity.