“My personality is that I like to express myself, and that is not something I will look to change.”
“Aggression is something that is a part of me, and I’m never going to take that out of my game.”
“It’s important you stay professional and keep working, and I’m thankful for everything that’s happened to me.”
“I have made a few mistakes with my temper, I know. But I have learned from that.”
“We’ve got to be right mentally – to stay focused and not get carried away if results go our way.”
“You need to have a big squad; it’s important when you’re in the Champions League, with the amount of games we’ve got.”
“MK has got a special place in my heart, but obviously, I have signed to Tottenham.”
“Steven Gerrard was someone I looked up to massively. I’d always try to copy him, right down to the boots he was wearing. It was his attitude on the pitch that stood out – you could really see how much he hated losing.”
“You have to focus on the future and know that you can succeed in life, and you have to keep working hard.”
“Obviously, being from MK and playing for MK my whole life, to get us promoted would be a dream come true.”
“I haven’t changed. I’m still the same boy, and I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing.”
“When I was at MK Dons, I played all the games in centre midfield, so it’s not like it’s new to me.”
“I’ve shown people what I can do and want to establish myself as a Premier League player.”
“I am just enjoying playing. There is nothing to be scared of.”
“When things don’t go your way, you’ve got to keep trying to do the right things.”
“I think confidence is a big part of it. Also luck – the ball has got to fall for you in the right time and the right place.”
“You have to have faith in yourself, keep believing and sticking to the game plan, and hope when the chance does come, one of you will put it away.”
“It is important we don’t become complacent, do our job and stay professional.”
“I’d love to play for Spurs and play at White Hart Lane. It won’t be easy, and I’ll have fight for my place in the team, but I’ll work hard to do that.”
“I’ve always thrived under the pressure of the big games. I enjoy that, and there’s nothing I get afraid about.”
“It is no good being good in halves of games or in one game and not in the next one.”
“I’m just going to keep working hard on and off the training field.”
“I didn’t really think about going to another club; I wanted to be a Tottenham player and play at Tottenham.”
“Defensively, I could be a lot better; my decision-making at times can be a bit poor.”
“I’m still 19, and I’ve got a lot to learn. I’ve got to keep improving and not get too carried away with myself.”
“It’s not something I worry about: I can control my temper!”
“When I signed for Tottenham, my target was to get 10 starts.”
“Whoever you’re playing against, you want to do as well as you can.”
“You always look to impress.”
“One time, I had a nightmare for two weeks after an advert.”
“I enjoy playing at Tottenham and England as well.”
“I like to enjoy the game and to have fun and express myself as much as I can.”
“Things always change in football, and you can never predict anything.”
“It’s happened so quickly, starting at Tottenham, playing for England.”
“When you are playing with a few players in the pocket, it doesn’t leave me isolated. I have a bit more space to work and be higher up the pitch.”
“That’s the big thing for youngsters. When you go, you don’t want a manager that’s not going to have any trust in young players.”
“You need a manager that believes in you and shows that he believes in you by playing you.”
“If I’m playing higher up the pitch, it’s important I don’t get carried away and start dropping too deep and I stay in my position.”
“It’s just about taking each game as it comes and hopefully being up there at the end of the season.”
“I have always had confidence in my ability; I knew I’d get a chance coming here. That’s one of the main reasons why I signed for Tottenham.”
“I know it is a cliche, but I am just going to focus on each game and try to do as well as I can.”
“Thankfully, I’ve got great support around me to keep my feet on the floor.”
“Everyone likes a bit of competition.”
“I’m going to keep working hard, and I will be happy to play anywhere for the country. I’m young and would like to play anywhere.”
“Every game is different. Every opposition comes with a different threat.”
“Coming from League One, a lot of tackles go in, and that is where I’ve learned my trade.”
“Do you need an aggressive streak to thrive? You could say that. A lot of the great players have that mentality.”
“I like to get goals.”
“Goals are a big part of my game. Maybe in my first few games at Tottenham, I didn’t show that – I wasn’t getting forward enough.”
“It’s all about being professional. You can’t be dwelling on mistakes.”
“Gareth Southgate is a fantastic manager, and he knows what I am about.”
“Every game is different, and there is no easy game at international level.”
“I’ve always been looking to get goals and assists, and to do that, I need to be higher up the pitch.”
“I’ll continue to tackle back. I want to help the team as much as I can, and if I need to get back and defend, I will.”
“I think every manager is different in their own way.”
“It’s a big jump from League One, but I’m confident in my ability, and I can’t thank the players enough for how they’ve helped me settle in and for the way I’m performing.”
“Whoever is managing you, you want to play your best and do your best for your country.”
“I’m not going to lie: I’m a competitive player. I think there’s no point playing football if you’re not competitive and you don’t want to win games.”
“I wanted a name on my shirt that represented who I am, and I feel I have no connection with the Alli surname.”
“Pochettino’s a great manager, and he puts a lot of trust in young English players.”
“I used to run 800 metres for the school.”
“I am not going to look too far forward – I’ve still got a lot to learn.”
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