Rochdale boss Keith Hill has told critics to lay off Dele Alli ahead of the League One strugglers' eagerly-awaited FA Cup replay against Tottenham at Wembley.
Hill defended Alli's right to go down after he won a penalty in the pulsating 2-2 draw between the two sides at the Crown Oil Arena earlier this month.
Since then Alli has attracted further controversy having twice been accused of diving in Spurs' Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Hill fears Alli, one of England's brightest prospects, is now gaining a reputation for diving because of the criticism and that is unduly influencing referees.