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Tottenham star Dele Alli defends himself over diving claims: 'Nobody wants to be labelled as a cheat'

Dele Alli has hit back at his critics amid accusations of diving.

The Tottenham star was recently hailed as the best 21-year-old in world football by his manager Mauricio Pochettino, but he has also seen himself branded a cheat by others after being booked twice this season for simulation.

Alli received further criticism for an apparent dive in Tottenham's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace last month, although he did not pick up a yellow card on that occasion.

Dele Alli has been booked twice for diving this season but the Spurs man insists he's no cheat
Dele Alli has been booked twice for diving this season but the Spurs man insists he's no cheat

Speaking to The Telegraph, Alli admitted that he resented questions about his honesty as a player, while he moved to defend his decision to go to groud at Selhurst Park despite the lack of contact from goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey.