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Dele Alli's aggressive streak is exactly why he'll succeed at the highest level, says Graeme Souness

Dele Alli's inner 'devil' is the reason he'll go on to become one of the finest players in the world, according to Graeme Souness.

The Tottenham Hotspur and England star came in for heavy criticism this week after his reckless lunge on Gent's Brecht Dejaegere saw him sent off in their Europa League tie at Wembley.

20-year-old Alli could receive an extended ban from European games for the horror tackle and has developed something of a reputation for bad behaviour.

Dele Alli saw red for this horrendous tackle on Gent's Brecht Dejaegere in Tottenham's Europa League tie at Wembley on Thursday night
Dele Alli saw red for this horrendous tackle on Gent's Brecht Dejaegere in Tottenham's Europa League tie at Wembley on Thursday night
Alli was shown a straight red card by referee Jorge Sousa and Tottenham exitedu00a0
Alli was shown a straight red card by referee Jorge Sousa and Tottenham exited
Graeme Souness believes Alli will make it to the top because of the 'devil' in his play
Graeme Souness believes Alli will make it to the top because of the 'devil' in his play

But ex-Liverpool player Souness said that aggressive streak could be one of the best attributes Alli has.