Tottenham youngster joins Luca Williams-Barnett in first-team training before Leeds clash

Byfield, 17, returns to first-team training after injury layoff as De Zerbi shows faith in academy prospects ahead of Leeds trip.

Tottenham youngster Jun'ai Byfield has rejoined first-team training ahead of Saturday's visit to Leeds, marking his return after a lengthy injury absence. The versatile 17-year-old defender, who can play centre-back, right-back or midfield, has been sidelined since May and missed pre-season entirely. He made his senior debut under Thomas Frank in January's Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund and has one Premier League appearance to his name.

Byfield was spotted in club footage returning to training on Thursday alongside fellow academy prospect Luca Williams-Barnett, who earned his own Premier League debut in last weekend's win over Crystal Palace under head coach Roberto De Zerbi. De Zerbi appears increasingly willing to integrate young talent following an upturn in results, with other prospects like Tyrese Hall, Tye Hall and Callum Olusesi also impressing during a recent warm-weather camp in Marbella.