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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino will not tell 'naughty' Dele Alli to clean up his act after dive against Swansea

When Dele Alli plays with a flash of devilment Tottenham are dangerous and Mauricio Pochettino is not about to advise his young England midfielder to clean up his act.

Alli dived to win a penalty against Swansea and infuriated CSKA Moscow in midweek when he almost scored while returning the ball after a treatment break.

Dele the menace was back and so too were Spurs - winning both games and bagging eight goals.

Dele Alli in action against CSKA Moscow in the Champions League on Wednesday night
Dele Alli in action against CSKA Moscow in the Champions League on Wednesday night

'Dele Alli is Dele Alli because he's a little bit naughty,' smiled Pochettino, all too familiar with the Argentine footballing art of bending rules to gain an advantage.