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Dele Alli is 'wild horse' of Tottenham's midfield... but I've finally tamed him, insists manager Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino believes he has finally 'domesticated' Dele Alli, the 'wild horse' of Tottenham's midfield.

It has been a distinct feature of Alli's performances in this campaign that he seems to have curbed the tetchy outbursts of last season, when he picked up 11 yellow cards in the Premier League alone.

The fact he has been booked only once this season would suggest a significant step forward for a 20-year-old who has become one of the most effective attacking midfielders in England.

Dele Alli appeared in high spirits on Thursday as Tottenham were put through their pacesu00a0
Dele Alli appeared in high spirits on Thursday as Tottenham were put through their paces
The England international reacts after missing a chance in Spurs' draw withu00a0Bayer Leverkusen
The England international reacts after missing a chance in Spurs' draw with Bayer Leverkusen

The balancing act for Pochettino has been taming the beast without stifling it, because a rampaging Alli is so deadly.