Tottenham star Dele Alli one of the Premier League's most intelligent players, says Jamie Redknapp

On the ball | Jamie Redknapp has hailed Dele Alli as the most intelligent footballer for his age
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Jack Rosser @JackRosser_10 December 2018

Jamie Redknapp has hailed Tottenham’s Dele Alli as one of the Premier League’s most intelligent footballers when it comes to reading the game.

The Spurs playmaker scored his 50th goal for the club in the 2-0 win at Leicester as Mauricio Pochettino’s side climbed above Chelsea into third following the Blues’ victory over champions Manchester City.

Alli, 22, has four goals for Tottenham so far this season and is returning to his peak fitness having struggled with a hamstring injury following the World Cup.

And, considering his age, Redknapp is astounded by the England midfielder’s understanding of the game.

“I was delighted to see Dele Alli score his 50th goal for Tottenham,” Redknapp wrote in his Daily Mail column. “I cannot think of another 22-year-old in the Premier League with better football intelligence.

“He defends from the front with his pressing, his movement is exceptional and he scores and creates goals.

“The fact that he has taken fewer games to reach the milestone than the likes of Paul Scholes, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard only underlines his brilliance.”

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