DELE ALLI showed Gareth Southgate what he is missing with a commanding display in Tottenham’s pre-season 4-1 rout of Reading.
Having been left out of England’s Nations League matches, the midfielder has a chance to prepare for the new campaign more naturally than many of his rivals.
Dele Alli was in fine form as Spurs beat Reading 4-1
Alli showed Gareth Southgate he can still do the business after being left out of the England squad
And Dele showed he is kicking through the gears nicely with a commanding display against Championship Reading on Friday.
Playing in the central role of a 4-2-3-1 in the first-half at Tottenham Stadium, the 24-year-old showed great energy as the Premier League side brushed off the visitors.
Son Heung-min looked another man in form as he easily outpaced Michael Morrison to produce the opener.
South Korean star Son Heung-Min scored for Spurs
The Korean’s effort was blocked but Omar Richards, with Lucas Moura right on top of him, had little chance to avoid diverting the ball into his own net.
Alli looked fit and sharp as he started and finished the move for 2-0, winning the ball before chipping Moura’s pass beyond goalkeeper Rafael.
Mark Bowen, widely expected to leave his role as the Royals boss in the coming days, watched on as his side looked dangerous on the ball but were powerless to stop their more nimble Premier League opponents.
Alli got on the score sheet and celebrated with Lucas Moura
Son scored a deserved goal of his own before Erik Lamela’s cute free-kick after the break. A George Puscas penalty made it 4-1.
Tottenham are once again operating an evolution over revolution policy in Jose Mourinho’s first summer as boss.
With Chelsea spending big, Arsenal strengthening and Manchester City potentially picking up Lionel Messi, the Portuguese boss must work his magic to get this well-oiled side up to top-four standards.
Erik Lamela bagged Spurs’ fourth goal of the game
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
