Dele Alli is one of England’s most promising young players and has scored in both of Tottenham’s last two games. He is, however, making a habit of missing great chances for both club and country.
While on international duty, Alli missed a great opportunity in a World-Cup qualifier against Malta. It led to him being mocked by his own team-mate Eric Dier on Twitter after the game.
@Dele_Alli how come you can do that from 4 yards but miss a whole goal from 2? ???
— Eric Dier (@ericdier) October 8, 2016
Alli may be subject to more abuse later tonight after Tottenham’s Champions League group match against Bayer Leverkusen, after heading wide from an excellent position.
Best chance of the game as @Dele_Alli's header flashes wide. Awesome cross from Trippier, there! #COYS pic.twitter.com/M17EUxV4YU
— James McCarthy (@JMcCarthyLIVE) October 18, 2016
Kieran Trippier delivered an inviting ball into the penalty area towards compatriot Alli, but he was unable to convert the opportunity. Mauricio Pochettino’s head-in-hands reaction says it all.