DELE ALLI delivered a goal and an impressive display on his first return to MK Dons since leaving to join Tottenham.
Alli has not played back at the MK Stadium since Spurs splashed out £5million to sign him as a raw teenager six years ago.
But the England star was back at home – and more importantly back doing what he does best – as he did his chances of becoming a regular under Nuno Espirito Santo no harm with a fine display in the centre of midfield.
Alli has struggled for form and confidence over the past few seasons, but after working hard on his fitness and condition over the summer he looks sharp and ready to hit the ground running.
The 25-year-old provided plenty of flashes of quality in a creative role behind a pacy front three of Lucas Moura, Son Heung-min and Steven Bergwijn – who were too much for MK to handle.
He looked happy to be trusted in the central role where he was able to play a key role for the side, unlike several displays last season when he was only on the fringes of the game.
And he capped his good performance with the second goal, as Spurs continued their preparations for their tough opening day clash with champions Manchester City with a victory over their League One opposition.
Son continued his own good form since returning from his summer break and signing a new long-term contract, opening the scoring in the first half before teeing Alli up for his strike.
Moura added a third for Spurs before sub John Freeman pulled a goal back on 85 minutes for MK Dons.
Dons had seen a fifth minute Matt O’Riley penalty saved by 22-year-old keeper Alfie Whiteman.
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Santo is now unbeaten in his first three games in charge following their 1-1 draw against Leyton Orient and 3-0 win against Colchester.
And just like in the victory against Colchester, it was Son, Dele and Lucas all on the score sheet again.
Attention will now turn towards the clash against London rivals Chelsea on August 4 in the Mind Series.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
