The promising Spurs star is a kid who still needs support despite his high-profile job, according to his manager
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino backed Dele Alli, reminding critics the midfielder was "still a kid".
Alli, 21, has been unable to find his best form consistently this season and played just 22 minutes in England's friendlies against Netherlands and Italy.
England boss Gareth Southgate was unwilling to guarantee Alli a starting spot for the World Cup, which is less than three months away.
But Pochettino again backed Alli, who has been the PFA Young Player of the Year the past two seasons.