Stoke City have so far endured a terrible start to the season, with the Potters having picked up just one single point from a possible 21 up for grabs, leaving the former Premier League club rooted firmly to the bottom of the Championship table. 

Potters boss Nathan Jones went about restructuring his squad this summer, with the former Luton Town manager bringing in 10 new additions to the bet365 stadium, whilst a further 14 players departed through the exit doors.

With several players arriving on loan, it is only natural that one of these loanees is the focus of our FLW Loan Spotlight, with Tottenham Hotspur loanee Cameron Carter-Vickers coming under the radar on this occasion...

Firstly, it is important to take into account that Carter-Vickers has found game time wanting since arriving at Stoke this summer, with the 21 year-old having only made two appearances for the Potters so far this season, which can be mainly put down to the fact that there is a high amount of competition for places in Nathan Joneses squad.

This is something that Spurs will be looking for Stoke to improve, with the loan spell being put together with the intention of giving the youngster a more regular run of games and some much needed first-team football.

From a defensive perspective, Carter-Vickers has made a decent impact for Stoke so far this season, with the American having averaged 1.5 interceptions and four clearances per game, showing that he has made a positive contribution to the cause despite his lack of regular game time thus far.

These will be statistics that will register positively with the Spurs, who will be looking for Carter-Vickers to continue to improve the defensive side of his game so that he can make a claim for a spot in the first team next season.

Lastly, it is important to analyse the contribution that Carter-Vickers has made from a passing perspective to Stoke City's cause this season, with the American having racked up a passing success rate of 83.6% so far this term, which is impressive stuff from the 21-year-old considering his lack of game time.

When looking at this figure in more depth, it is important to note that Carter-Vickers has shown some good variation in terms of the types of passes he plays, with the centre back averaging 2.5 long balls per game, which showcases his ability to mix things up when in possession of the ball.

These are both statistics which will please Tottenham as they are a side which is well known for playing out from the back with defenders who are comfortable in possession of the ball, and it will be something that they will want Carter-Vickers to continue to improve on before he returns to the club next summer.