Sherwood had worked with Bentaleb in Tottenham 's youth set - up , and thrust him into the first team , giving his debut against Southampton in December 2013 .
His club career took off when Tim Sherwood was appointed Tottenham manager .
Tim Sherwood had worked with Bentaleb in Tottenham 's youth set - up , and thrust him into the first team , giving his debut against Southampton in December 2013 .
His club career took off when Tim Sherwood was appointed Tottenham manager .