Goal.com · Jun 19, 2018
Alli offers England headache as thigh strain confirmed
Dele Alli has handed England a World Cup injury headache, with scans revealing that the midfielder has suffered “a slight thigh strain”.
The Tottenham star headed to Russia with high hopes of playing a leading role for the Three Lions on the grandest of stages.
He was given a starting berth in their opening encounter with Tunisia, but picked up a knock which impacted on his ability to hit the heights expected of him.
Alli was able to complete 80 minutes of a dramatic 2-1 win, but was clearly struggling when making his way from the field.
He told reporters afterwards: “Hopefully I am OK. It's my quad.”