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Dele Alli could repeat David Beckham's World Cup mistake unless he controls temperament, says ex-England man Darren Anderton

Dele Alli could repeat David Beckham's mistake of being sent off at a World Cup unless he heeds the warnings about his temperament, according to former England midfielder Darren Anderton.

Alli is available for England's final qualifier against Lithuania on Sunday after missing Thursday's win over Slovenia through suspension. The midfielder was handed a one-match ban by FIFA for making an offensive gesture against Slovakia last month.

The incident continued Alli's unfortunate knack of getting into trouble, with the 21-year-old already sitting out the first three games of Tottenham's Champions League campaign following a dangerous tackle made back in February.