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Ryan Mason: "I'm over the moon"

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Ryan Mason expresses his delight after making his first Premier League start against Arsenal.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Ryan Mason has admitted that the past week has been "surreal".

The 23-year-old scored his first goal for the club in their League Cup victory over Nottingham Forest and was rewarded with a start in yesterday's 1-1 draw against Arsenal.

"It's been a bit surreal, to be fair," Mason told Sky Sports News. "I had a 90-minute reserve game on Monday and then what happened on Wednesday and today - I'm over the moon.

"The gaffer did a bit of shape [work in training] yesterday and he put me in. I was just excited. I couldn't wait to get out there.

"I've been here a long time and my debut was always going to be special, but to be away here and also get the result as well is amazing. To be honest, I didn't think I'd be nervous. [In the] first five minutes, I was a bit nervy but after a few touches I settled down and it was fine."

Mason made his debut for Spurs six years ago, but has been sent out on loan five times since.

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