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'He can be a top player for Mourinho' - Sherwood hails Alli for 'perfect' display during Tottenham's win at West Ham

A former Spurs boss was delighted to see the England international help his old club secure a first Premier League away win since January on Saturday

Tim Sherwood has singled out Dele Alli for praise after his superb performance for Tottenham against West Ham at the weekend, insisting he can take his game to a new level under Jose Mourinho.

Spurs picked up a 3-2 victory at the London Stadium on Saturday, as Mourinho got his reign in north London off to the perfect start.

The Portuguese was drafted in to replace Mauricio Pochettino in the hot-seat after a disastrous start to the season which saw the Lilywhites slip to 14th in the Premier League table.