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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli left feeling sheepish by birthday gaffe: 'Officially an adult, still haven't learned to blow out candles'

Dele Alli may have the footballing ability to become one of the most dominant and exciting players in the Premier League by the age of 21 - but he lacks the skill to blow out his birthday candles.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Alli celebrated his birthday on Tuesday, and posted a video to Instagram of him blowing out the candles on what looks like a homemade football cake.

However Alli shows poor blowing technique, spluttering and running out of puff with half still burning, to light-hearted derision from those around him.

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Dele Alli celebrated his 21st birthday on Tuesday with the traditional cake and candles
Dele Alli celebrated his 21st birthday on Tuesday with the traditional cake and candles
Alli tried to blow them all out at once - but ran out of puff halfway through, leaving half still lit
Alli tried to blow them all out at once - but ran out of puff halfway through, leaving half still lit
Alli is left looking embarrassed and gets some friendly ribbing from those watching
Alli is left looking embarrassed and gets some friendly ribbing from those watching

The England international looked a little embarrassed by his failure, but was able to have a laugh about it on social media.