Dele Alli: 'I'm happy to play wherever, I'd even go in goal'

Friday 18 Sep 2015
Dele Alli and Harry Kane in action for Spurs

Dele Alli says he would be happy to pull on the goalkeeper gloves if it meant he was out on the pitch for Tottenham Hotspur.

The England Under-21s international made his European debut against FK Qarabag on Thursday as Spurs came from behind to win their Europa League opener 3-1.

The 19-year-old, who grabbed an assist in the victory, has been playing in a more advanced role than he was used to previous before his summer move from MK Dons. 

'I am happy to play wherever, even if it's in goal'

Dele Alli

And he insists he is willing to play anywhere as long as he is tasting match action.

"It is different but when you are playing with players like this and with the team we have got here I am happy to play wherever, even if it's in goal. I am just happy to be on the pitch," he said.

"I'm confident in my ability and I can't thank the fans and the staff and all the players here enough for how they have helped me settle in and the way I am performing."

As Alli continues to impress his new supporters as he settles into life in London, his team-mate Harry Kane says he is unconcerned by his goalless run.

The England international striker appeared as a late sub on Thursday, the first time he has been left out the starting 11 in nearly seven months.

'The chances will come and I'll take them'

Harry Kane

Although the striker netted twice for England during the recent international break, he is still without a goal for Tottenham so far this season having notched 21 in the Premier League last year.

“I've just got to keep doing what I'm doing,” the striker said following the victory.

"I'm playing well so I'll keep getting in the right positions and the chances will come and I'll take them.”

Both Kane and Alli will be hoping to be in Mauricio Pochettino’s starting line-up when Spurs welcome Crystal Palace to White Hart Lane on Sunday.

By Gary Stonehouse Staff Writer