Ryan Mason: "I'm over the moon"

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.