Tottenham recall starlet as Heung-Min Son could miss up to six games
Tottenham starlet Dane Scarlett has had his loan with Ipswich Town cut short.
And the forward may prove to be useful for manager Ange Postecoglou.
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That's because Heung-Min Son is set to leave to play for South Korea in the Asia Cup after Spurs' clash against Bournemouth on December 31.
Son could miss six of his side's games, including Burnley in the FA Cup third round, a possible fourth round tie, Manchester United away in the Premier League, Brentford at home, Everton away and Brighton at home
The Asia Cup final is scheduled for February 10.
Scarlett made 12 appearances off the bench for the Championship outfit in the league this season, registering 146 minutes in total.
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He's been unable to earn a regular spot in the Suffolk-outfit this term.
Kieran McKenna's side have surprised everyone and sit second in the league just seven months after their promotion from League One.
As a result, Scarlett has struggled to get into their starting team.
In a on Wednesday, Tottenham said: "Dane Scarlett has been recalled from his loan at Ipswich Town.
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"The striker, aged 19, made 12 substitute appearances in the Championship for a Tractor Boys side who have been in impressive form so far this season and currently occupy second place.
"Dane, who signed a new contract with the Club during the summer, has made 11 competitive first team appearances for us to date, most recently coming on as a half-time substitute in our Carabao Cup second round tie at Fulham on 29 August before joining Ipswich two days later.
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"On the international stage, he received his first call-up for England’s Under-21s this term, making his debut in a UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier against Luxembourg in September."
Scarlett played for Tottenham in the Carabao Cup penalty shootout loss to Fulham in August.
That followed his loan to League One Portsmouth last season, with him making 40 appearances and scoring six goals as well as providing two assists for Pompey.
When speaking to the press on Wednesday ahead of his side's clash against Brighton, Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou was asked whether Alejo Veliz - who has made six appearances this term - could go on loan if another attacker signs following Scarlett's return.
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He said: "There are a lot of moving parts you're talking about there, mate.
"Good to get Dane back and obviously the loan didn't work out for him at Ipswich, which is disappointing for him and disappointing for us because the reason we sent him out on loan was to get some game-time, rhythm and develop.
"It hasn't worked out that way so made sense to bring him back. He is back training with us and becomes available from January 1st again. Then it is up to him.
"He will stay with us until the rest of the season and we'll see how he trains and what opportunities may or may not come along, so we'll address those situations then."
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