The Guardian’s annual ‘Next Generation’ list is out, featuring the best young talent across the various Premier League clubs, with one Tottenham defender making the cut.The talent in the Spurs academy at the moment is as strong as it has ever been, and we saw evidence of that across pre-season, with many youngsters getting opportunities during the tour of New Zealand and Australia.Roberto De Zerbi has reserved special praise for Luca Williams-Barnett and Malachi Hardy, with the former already having made his first-team debut.Then there is Mikey Moore, who is already winning admirers in Germany after his loan move to FC Koln, and is expected to compete for a place in the Spurs side next season.Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty ImagesTottenham’s Oscar Sandiford named among best talent across his age groupThe Guardian have released their Next Generation 2026 list, which picks the best young player in the academy of each Premier League club.The 2026 list concerns players born between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010, an age band known as first-year scholars.16-year-old Spurs right-back Oscar Sandiford, who joined Tottenham from Crystal Palace’s academy two years ago, is deemed to be the best young talent currently at Hotspur Way.Sandiford has played five times for Spurs’ U18s so far this season, and astonishingly, has racked up three assists already, which are extremely impressive numbers for a right-back.The 16-year-old Tottenham starlet has already represented England at U17 and U18 level.Spurs are prioritising adding top young talent to their academyWhile there was a lot made of the sweeping changes made to the Tottenham first-team in the summer, the Lilywhites also added several talented teenagers to their academy ranks.In the recent meeting with the Fan Advisory Board, the club revealed that academy recruitment is now being prioritised.Spurs said there is increased focus on recruiting the best talents in the under-10 to under-17 age groups in order to improve the talent pipeline at Hotspur Way.READ MORE: When Tottenham’s 15 internationals return to Hotspur Way for trainingThe post Tottenham 16-year-old named in Guardian's prestigious 'Next Gen' list for 2026 appeared first on Spurs Web.