Alex Pritchard hopes his spell at Brentford can boost his chances of breaking into Tottenham's first-team squad.

The Spurs academy graduate was handed his debut by Tim Sherwood in May after impressing last season at League One Swindon Town.

Pritchard, who has had a previous stint in the Championship with Peterborough, is hoping to catch the eye of new Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino during his time at Griffin Park.

National service: Pritchard (left) on England U21 duty this week

He said: "I had my first full year of men's football at Swindon so I'm looking to continue that here. I felt I needed to make the step back up to Championship, where I've previously played with Peterborough.

"Hopefully people will be watching and I can show them what I can do. But you've just got to concentrate on your game and the rest will take care of itself.

"I'm a Brentford player now so I'll work hard for the team and whatever happens happens. I've settled in really well. All the lads have made me feel welcome."

Getting stuck in: Pritchard battles for the ball with Charlton Athletic's Johnnie Jackson

Pritchard, who is currently away on international duty with England U21s, admits last season was a massive learning curve, which helped him deal with the physical aspects of the game.

He added: "It made me more confident. The U21 league is a good level  but you're not playing against men. You can't get bullied because that's what defenders will try and do when they see the size of me.

"That's going to happen but you've got to get on with it and not react, which is what I did in one game last year. I got sent-off in the derby at Bristol City. I learned a lot last season."