Spurs boss Pochettino urges England not to call up Dele Alli

Sport360 staff 05:00 26/09/2015
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    Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino believes it is too soon to talk about midfielder Dele Alli playing for England.

    Alli, who left MK Dons in the summer, has been a revelation this season, forcing his way into Pochettino’s starting lineup with a series of sparkling displays.

    England boss Roy Hodgson watched the 19-year-old play 90 minutes in Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace last Sunday and is believed to be considering the midfielder for matches against Estonia and Lithuania next month.

    A strong showing against league leaders Manchester City would help his cause but Pochettino has warned against rushing Alli into the squad alongside some of his club-mates.

    “It’s the same situation as last season with Harry Kane,” Pochettino. “Be careful with the younger players, the players who arrive in the Premier League and perform well. It’s not easy.”

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