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Harry Winks becomes trend-setter with old school black boots that are not released until November

Tottenham midfielder was wearing retro boots and snubbed the flashy colours most players wear during his man-of-the-match performance

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HARRY WINKS has won a load more England fans after snubbing flashy boots for some old-school black ones.

The Tottenham star made his Three Lions debut in the 1-0 win against Lithuania and was awarded the man-of-the-match award.

 Harry Winks won some more fans after wearing all black retro boots against Lithuania
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Harry Winks won some more fans after wearing all black retro boots against LithuaniaCredit: PA:Press Association

And supporters were quick to praise the midfielder for his performance — and his choice of no-nonsense footwear.

Winks became the first player to wear the Adidas boots that are not released until late November.

Spurs team-mate Dele Alli congratulated Winks on his performance with a throw-back picture.

Alli reminded his pal of their days as fresh-faced teens by sharing a brilliant photo of themselves on international duty.

 Harry Winks have snubbed wearing flashy coloured boots like many other players
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Harry Winks have snubbed wearing flashy coloured boots like many other playersCredit: AFP or licensors
 Harry Winks won the man-of-the-match-award for his performance
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Harry Winks won the man-of-the-match-award for his performanceCredit: Rex Features

He captioned it: "Congrats on the debut @HarryWinks," followed by a crying with laughter face.

Three Lions boss Southgate was quick to praise the 21-year-old for his mature performance in the last World Cup qualifier.

Southgate said: “We haven't scored the number of goals we would have liked to but we gave three full debuts and wanted to try something.

“A bit more quality in the final third is what was missing.

 Gareth Southgate was full of praise for Harry Winks after his performance
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Gareth Southgate was full of praise for Harry Winks after his performanceCredit: Rex Features
 Harry Winks was a shock inclusion in the England squad
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Harry Winks was a shock inclusion in the England squadCredit: PA:Press Association

"They had a packed defence, we were a fraction off. Running at people on that surface doesn't work, we needed one-twos and quick passes.

"It's a completely different challenge against Brazil and Germany next month.

"Put today into context. We made seven changes, that inevitably means that you will be disjointed at times.

"Harry Winks showed real calm, his use of the ball was excellent.

"Three at the back worked in some aspects but we are still open in counter-attack."

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