Born in Welwyn Garden City, the defensive midfielder quickly stood out at club and international level as a youngster. Skipp starred for Tottenham’s academy sides in domestic and European competitions, while current Leicester City manager Steve Cooper managed him for England Under-17s and Under-18s.
The youngster’s senior debut would come in October 2018, just a month after his 18th birthday, as a late substitute in a 3-1 Carabao Cup win away at West Ham United. That would be the first of 12 senior appearances for the youngster in his breakthrough season.
After gaining further Premier League and Champions League experience in the 2019/20 season, Skipp would join Championship side Norwich City on loan for the 2020/21 campaign. He started 44 of 46 league fixtures for the Canaries and was a central figure as they won promotion to the Premier League as Champions – earning him a place in the PFA Championship Team of the Year.
Skipp’s importance to Spurs continued to grow, with 83 appearances over the following three campaigns, while also making an appearance in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Final in 2023 as England overcame Spain to win the competition.