A talented midfielder, who attracted the attentions of Liverpool, Newcastle United and Chelsea, signed for Spurs in the summer of 2007, when they agreed a compensation package with Leeds United for their input in developing him.

Rose was one of the players that Chelsea wanted to sign, along with Tom Taiwo and Michael Woods, which resulted in a complaint being made to the FA about Chelsea's approach for the youngsters.  While Taiwo and Woods decided to depart for the Premiership club, Danny stayed with Leeds.

However, coming to the end of his scholarship with the club, he made it clear that he intended to move on and his services were much sought after.  Spurs persuaded him to come to White Hart lane with rumours that he might become an immediate part of the first team squad, following in the footsteps of his former club-mate Aaron Lennon.

On the short size, but his left-footedness, pace and energy make him a handful wide in midfield or in attack.  He is also an aggressive player, who is a tackling midfielder with a creative side.