Sean Dyche has hailed Dele Alli’s growing influence as a makeshift coach behind the scenes as he gave a candid insight into the Everton midfielder’s quest to relaunch his career.
The one-time England star took the brave decision in July to open up on the traumas that pockmarked his life and the impact it had on his mental health; there was a huge outpouring of support, not least from Everton, for whom he signed in January 2022.
Dele is currently sidelined with a groin issue and Dyche is not putting a timeline on when he will be ready to play in the Premier League again; the 27-year-old is being limited to gym work and treatment and is some distance away from being involved in contact training.