Graeme Souness: What will stop Tottenham’s Dele Alli being world class

GRAEME SOUNESS reckons only a bad injury or poor attitude will prevent Tottenham’s Dele Alli becoming a world beater.

 

Dele Alli celebrates his goal against Everton on Sunday

 

Alli has been one of Spurs’ standout performers this term.

The 19-year-old, who has already played for the England senior side, hit a superb winner as Mauricio Pochettino’s men rescued a point in their 1-1 draw away to Everton on Sunday.

And Souness thinks only two things will stop Alli becoming one of the game’s greats.

 

“He shows such maturity, he takes risks. He'll run with the ball, he'll try and take people on with a dribble and he's got great athleticism," Souness told Sky Sports.

"He's 19 years old and he should only get better and better, he's a baby in terms of football. 

“There'll be a lot of people thinking 'how did we miss him?'

 

Graeme Souness thinks Dele Alli is destined for greatness

 

"Unless he gets a bad injury or a big head on his shoulders he's destined to be a really, really top player. 

“He's a modern footballer, he's a ground coverer with technique."