Dele Alli Quotes

Dele Alli

Profession : Athlete

Birth : April 11, 1996

Coming from League One, a lot of tackles go in, and that is where I've learned my trade.

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My personality is that I like to express myself, and that is not something I will look to change.

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Do you need an aggressive streak to thrive? You could say that. A lot of the great players have that mentality.

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I like to get goals.

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Goals are a big part of my game. Maybe in my first few games at Tottenham, I didn't show that - I wasn't getting forward enough.

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You need to have a big squad; it's important when you're in the Champions League, with the amount of games we've got.

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It's all about being professional. You can't be dwelling on mistakes.

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Gareth Southgate is a fantastic manager, and he knows what I am about.

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Every game is different, and there is no easy game at international level.

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I've always been looking to get goals and assists, and to do that, I need to be higher up the pitch.

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I'll continue to tackle back. I want to help the team as much as I can, and if I need to get back and defend, I will.

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I think every manager is different in their own way.

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Steven Gerrard was someone I looked up to massively. I'd always try to copy him, right down to the boots he was wearing. It was his attitude on the pitch that stood out - you could really see how much he hated losing.

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It's a big jump from League One, but I'm confident in my ability, and I can't thank the players enough for how they've helped me settle in and for the way I'm performing.

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Whoever is managing you, you want to play your best and do your best for your country.

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I'm not going to lie: I'm a competitive player. I think there's no point playing football if you're not competitive and you don't want to win games.

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I wanted a name on my shirt that represented who I am, and I feel I have no connection with the Alli surname.

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I'd love to play for Spurs and play at White Hart Lane. It won't be easy, and I'll have fight for my place in the team, but I'll work hard to do that.

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Pochettino's a great manager, and he puts a lot of trust in young English players.

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I am just enjoying playing. There is nothing to be scared of.

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