Spurs now lack a few long-term players: Rodrigo Bentancur is still being gradually added back into the lineup, and Ryan Sessegnon, Manor Solomon, and Ivan Perisic are not eligible for selection.
Postecoglou has not been shy of handing opportunities to youngsters, with Alejo Veliz coming on as a substitute on three occasions this season.
Donley of Tottenham Hotspur smiles as they warm up prior to the Premier League 2 match between Blackburn Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur at Leyland County Ground on April 15, 2023 in Leyland,
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Dorrington and Donley might soon be hoping to force themselves into the first-team picture, with both players training with the senior squad.
Donley has been in outstanding form for the Under-21s so far this season, with the versatile attacker having five goals and seven assists in six matches so far
Dorrington has also been a rock at the back for the Under-21s, with Football Transfers even suggesting last week that Postecoglou is willing to promote the 18-year-old to the first team in case Eric Dier leaves in January.
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With Alejo Veliz and Ashley Phillips above of them in the pecking order, respectively, neither Donley nor Dorringham will likely be included in the matchday squad anytime soon. Nonetheless, it’s certain that Postecoglou and his coaching staff are interested in the two adolescent academy players.
