After such an abysmal performance at Wembley where the boy did his level best to break an opponent’s leg, there was only one way for Alli to redeem himself.
That was to prove that his ‘gangster’ routine was an ill-conceived put on act and that he isn’t really a violent moron.
Today Dele was put under all manner of pressure with Stoke clearly targeting him with a series of traditional Stoke-like digs, niggles and attempted manslaughter.
6 times he was fouled.
One look at Alli’s event map shows that it wasn’t just his temperament that was much improved…
He scored, he created a chance and only 7 errant passes.
Defensively he made 2 successful take-ons and the same again in attack.
This is what you do well, kid. So more of this, please.
That other stuff is embarrassing. Hopefully that’s dawned on you.
