Dele Alli reveals his toughest opponent and names fantasy 5-a-side team

Tottenham and England star Dele Alli has revealed the rival player he has been most impressed with as an opponent. Speaking exclusively to Mirror Football's John Cross, Alli revealed that the toughest player he has come up against was Real Madrid and Spain midfielder Isco. "My first season at Tottenham when we played them preseason, watching him then, he just makes the game look so easy," said Alli. "We weren't really playing up against each other but I was enjoying watching him." Picking his dream side, Alli admitted his team selection didn't provide much by way a defensive stability. "I'm going to play very attacking. Ronaldinho, Messi. I love Gerrard, I'm going to have to say, Gerrard, and Ronaldo. "Gerrard is going to have to play deeper!" With such a forward-thinking line-up, the 22-year places a lot of faith in club-mate Hugo Lloris who he selected in goal. "Definitely Hugo Lloris. "I've seen him, and obviously training with him. In small-sided games, he's really sharp."

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