The young midfielder was at a low ebb departing Wembley on Thursday night.
His manager and team-mates rallied around and Dele delivered, sliding home our fourth goal from Harry Kane's assist as we ran riot in the first half at the Lane on Sunday.
Below: Dele's speaks to Spurs TV after the win against Stoke
"It’s been a difficult week for me but the Club has shown me a lot of support," said Dele. "I felt horrible straight after that game (against KAA Gent), not just going out of the competition, but also doing that to the team.