JOSE MOURINHO looked stunned after Dele Alli pulled off an incredible flick during the win over West Ham.
The England international looked back to his best after the new Spurs boss urged him to rediscover the player he was two years ago.
Dele Alli pulled off the unthinkable to keep the ball in play after Eric Dier’s passCredit: BT Sport
The England ace managed to thread the ball through to Son Heung-minCredit: BT Sport
Alli silenced his critics as he produced the “pass of the season” during the 3-2 win over the Hammers.
The midfielder ended up on his backside after a sloppy pass from Eric Dier landed behind him.
Instead of letting the ball go out of play, the 23-year-old managed to flick the ball through to Son Heung-min with his trailing foot.
The South Korea international raced up the pitch before he delivered the ball into the box to create Lucas Moura’s goal.
Mourinho appeared to impressed by Alli’s moment of magic on the touchline – and he was not the only one.
One Twitter user said: “Dele Alli has just played the pass of the season whilst laying on his back. Fair play, lad. Fair play.”
Another added: “Oh my god, that is the pass of the season from Dele Alli. Incredible.”
And one supporter posted: “Dele Alli’s flick in the build up to Moura’s goal was borderline disrespectful. I loved it.”
As well as creating the second goal, Alli slipped the ball through to Son for Tottenham’s opener in the 36th minute.
Jose Mourinho got his Tottenham reign off to a winning startCredit: Reuters
Jose Mourinho asked Dele Alli ‘are you Dele or his brother-’ as he bids to get Spurs star firing again
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
