Poch said: “I think he is a very special player and something different. He is Dele Alli and it is difficult to compare. I think his potential is still massive. He has a big gap to improve and learn.
He’s showing now, in the present, unbelievable qualities and putting in great performances. He’s one of the best players in the Premier League.”
MK Dons director of youth Mike Dove told the Daily Telegraph this week: ‘What is the common trait of the excellent player — whether they have a traditional background or not — is that they share the passion, drive and mental desire to learn their craft, to want to progress.
‘But Dele is unique. He is fear-free. Nothing worries him. He’s not being arrogant, he’s just looking to get on the pitch and be entertaining.’
Lucky Charmer: Spurs have never lost a Premier League match in which Alli has scored, a run which now stretches to 16 games (12 wins, 4 draws).
Brace Yourself: Dele Alli has now scored three consecutive braces in the Premier League – against Southampton, Watford and Chelsea.
Goal Machine: The boy Dele has scored 10 times in just 19 games this season.
