Mauricio Pochettino urges Tottenham to put their trust in his entire squad - 'That is why we signed players'

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Sam Long24 September 2016

Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham need to have faith in their squad as they battle for silverware on four fronts this season.

Pochettino fielded an unfamiliar starting line up as his side extended their unbeaten start to the Premier League season today as Heung-min Son claimed a brace in a 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough.

The South Korean was regarded as a little more than a bit-part player last season but has become integral to the north Londoners' cause in recent weeks, highlighting the strength in depth at Pochettino's disposal.

Spurs were without Harry Kane, Mousa Dembele and Eric Dier at the Riverside Stadium and Pochettino is adamant his entire squad will have a part to play during the course of the season.

"They are very important players for us but we are always talking about the team and about the squad. That is the most important.

"But we need to believe and trust in our squad. That is why we signed players and we have 25," he told Sky Sports.

Today's victory helped Spurs climb to second place in the table and Manchester City are the only other side in the division yet to taste defeat this term.

Spurs face Pep Guardiola's side before the international break and Pochettino is eager to put in a good display against his domestic rivals as well as in their second Champions League group game.

"We need to look forward. Now we have a difficult trip to Russia to play in the Champions League.

"It's very important to win - we need the three points. And then we have Manchester City before the international break.

"They're two very tough games but we are ready to compete," he insisted.

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