Pedro Porro sends message to James Rowswell after Tottenham debut vs Liverpool
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Credit: Imago Mon 16 March 2026 14:00, UK Pedro Porro has congratulated James Rowswell after he was handed his Tottenham debut during their 1-1 draw against Liverpool on Sunday.Rowswell replaced Richarlison in the closing stages of Tottenham’s vital draw with the Reds just minutes after the Brazilian striker had struck home an equaliser.He had popped up in the 90th minute to salvage a point for Igor Tudor’s side after Dominik Szoboszlai’s long-range free-kick beat Guglielmo Vicario too easily in the first half.Tudor had named Rowswell in Spurs’ matchday squad for each of his first four games as their new boss, and saw fit to hand him his senior professional bow at Anfield.Tottenham’s next match comes against Atletico Madrid before their focus turns back to the league, and the 19-year-old will hope to be involved again before the end of the season. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Pedro Porro supports James Rowswell under new Instagram postHertfordshire-born Rowswell is a centre-back by trade who can also play at right-back, and he has been on Spurs’ books since joining the club as a five-year-old in 2011.He signed his first professional contract in 2024 and started to be named in Tottenham’s senior matchday squads under Thomas Frank in October and November 2025.The 19-year-old stepped off the bench for two minutes to make sure of Spurs’ point at Anfield, and took to Instagram after the match to celebrate his debut.Rowswell wrote: “Buzzing to make my (Tottenham) debut.
A proud moment for me and family,” to which fellow defender Porro replied: “Congrats!!!!!” with five clapping emojis.Porro could lead Tottenham exodus this summer amid Man City interestTottenham’s current predicament has seen several top players linked with moves away from the club in the summer.Porro has been one of their most important players over the last few seasons, and even though his current contract runs until 2028, he could well be on his way out in the coming months.Sources have told Football Insider that Man City are admirers of Porro and could look to re-sign him just four years on from his Etihad Stadium departure.He did not make a single appearance for the Citizens’ first team in his three years at the club, but has now become one of the best full-backs in the top flight and will surely leave Spurs if they are relegated this season. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Tottenham Hotspur Insider Access Get the full story from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Hotspur Way with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from N17 and Hotspur Way.