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Tottenham's Dele Alli insists 'I'm definitely a midfielder,' not a striker

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Former England midfielder Steven Gerrard heaps high praise on Dele Alli and hopes his fine form continues for many years.

Tottenham's Dele Alli says he is not comfortable being deployed as a striker, insisting "I'm definitely a midfielder."

Alli has scored 16 goals in the Premier League this season, but despite his high scoring rate, he says he would prefer to play behind forward Harry Kane.

"I'm definitely a midfielder," Alli told Sky Sports. "When I start playing up top where H [Kane] plays I don't feel comfortable.