LONDON -- Mauricio Pochettino has backed Dele Alli to become one of the best players in Europe in the next decade and he says there is "no doubt" the midfielder wants to do that, and win titles, with Tottenham.
Alli was named PFA Young Player of the Year in his first season in the Premier League and now he has the challenge of coping with increased pressure and attention, and avoiding "second season syndrome."
His form has been up and down so far this season, but the 20-year-old is starting to shine consistently again and, on Thursday, Pochettino backed him to develop into one of "the best players in England.