Mauricio Pochettino hails birthday boy Dele Alli
It is not that Pochettino fails to appreciate what most observers now agree on, and the statistics support — that Alli has scored more goals this season than anyone under 21 in Europe’s big five leagues, and has scored and assisted in more goals, 40, than a combination of Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and David Beckham achieved by that landmark birthday.
His 19th goal this season was arguably his best, a long range shot that flew past Heurelho Gomes to break the stubborn resistance of Watford, allowing Spurs to coast to another 4-0 victory and keep the pressure on leaders Chelsea.
