Dele Alli Quotes
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I have always had confidence in my ability; I knew I'd get a chance coming here. That's one of the main reasons why I signed for Tottenham.
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Whoever is managing you, you want to play your best and do your best for your country.
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If I'm playing higher up the pitch, it's important I don't get carried away and start dropping too deep and I stay in my position.
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I like to enjoy the game and to have fun and express myself as much as I can.
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When you are playing with a few players in the pocket, it doesn't leave me isolated. I have a bit more space to work and be higher up the pitch.
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When I was at MK Dons, I played all the games in centre midfield, so it's not like it's new to me.
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When I signed for Tottenham, my target was to get 10 starts.
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I used to run 800 metres for the school.
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Thankfully, I've got great support around me to keep my feet on the floor.
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You have to have faith in yourself, keep believing and sticking to the game plan, and hope when the chance does come, one of you will put it away.
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I'm just going to keep working hard on and off the training field.
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I'm going to keep working hard, and I will be happy to play anywhere for the country. I'm young and would like to play anywhere.
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When things don't go your way, you've got to keep trying to do the right things.
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We've got to be right mentally - to stay focused and not get carried away if results go our way.
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Steven Gerrard was someone I looked up to massively. I'd always try to copy him, right down to the boots he was wearing. It was his attitude on the pitch that stood out - you could really see how much he hated losing.
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That's the big thing for youngsters. When you go, you don't want a manager that's not going to have any trust in young players.
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I've shown people what I can do and want to establish myself as a Premier League player.
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It's important you stay professional and keep working, and I'm thankful for everything that's happened to me.
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I have made a few mistakes with my temper, I know. But I have learned from that.
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I like to get goals.
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Defensively, I could be a lot better; my decision-making at times can be a bit poor.
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It's all about being professional. You can't be dwelling on mistakes.
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I am not going to look too far forward - I've still got a lot to learn.
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It's happened so quickly, starting at Tottenham, playing for England.