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Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier believes team-mate Dele Alli bounced back perfectly after his red card in the Europa League against Gent

Eric Dier says Dele Alli's mistake against Gent will not be his last but believes the Tottenham midfielder proved his mettle by bouncing back against Stoke.

Alli came under fire after being sent off for a rash tackle versus Gent last week as 10-man Spurs drew 2-2 and crashed out of the Europa League.

The 20-year-old, however, was thrown back into the limelight against Stoke on Sunday and justified his manager's faith by scoring in an emphatic 4-0 victory.

Dele Alli bounced back from his sending off in the Europa League to score against Stoke
Dele Alli bounced back from his sending off in the Europa League to score against Stoke
It was the playmaker's 12th goal of the season, Spurs' second-highest scorer this campaign
It was the playmaker's 12th goal of the season, Spurs' second-highest scorer this campaign

Mauricio Pochettino said after the win he had given Alli 'more love than normal' following his red card at Wembley, despite the England man again revealing a tendency to lose his temper.