Top 62 Quotes & Sayings by Dele Alli
Explore popular quotes and sayings by an English athlete Dele Alli.
Last updated on September 16, 2024.
It is important we don't become complacent, do our job and stay professional.
I like to enjoy the game and to have fun and express myself as much as I can.
Defensively, I could be a lot better; my decision-making at times can be a bit poor.
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.
I've always thrived under the pressure of the big games. I enjoy that, and there's nothing I get afraid about.
When I signed for Tottenham, my target was to get 10 starts.
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.
I haven't changed. I'm still the same boy, and I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing.
I like to get goals.
Do you need an aggressive streak to thrive? You could say that. A lot of the great players have that mentality.
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 didn't really think about going to another club; I wanted to be a Tottenham player and play at Tottenham.
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.
I think every manager is different in their own way.
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.
I've shown people what I can do and want to establish myself as a Premier League player.
I have made a few mistakes with my temper, I know. But I have learned from that.
Coming from League One, a lot of tackles go in, and that is where I've learned my trade.
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.
It's not something I worry about: I can control my temper!
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.
Pochettino's a great manager, and he puts a lot of trust in young English players.
We've got to be right mentally - to stay focused and not get carried away if results go our way.
My personality is that I like to express myself, and that is not something I will look to change.
Every game is different. Every opposition comes with a different threat.
Aggression is something that is a part of me, and I'm never going to take that out of my game.
It's just about taking each game as it comes and hopefully being up there at the end of the season.
One time, I had a nightmare for two weeks after an advert.
You always look to impress.
I wanted a name on my shirt that represented who I am, and I feel I have no connection with the Alli surname.
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.
Things always change in football, and you can never predict anything.
I'm just going to keep working hard on and off the training field.
MK has got a special place in my heart, but obviously, I have signed to Tottenham.
It's happened so quickly, starting at Tottenham, playing for England.
Whoever is managing you, you want to play your best and do your best for your country.
It is no good being good in halves of games or in one game and not in the next one.
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.
It's all about being professional. You can't be dwelling on mistakes.
Thankfully, I've got great support around me to keep my feet on the floor.
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.
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.
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.
It's important you stay professional and keep working, and I'm thankful for everything that's happened to me.
You have to focus on the future and know that you can succeed in life, and you have to keep working hard.
I am not going to look too far forward - I've still got a lot to learn.
Obviously, being from MK and playing for MK my whole life, to get us promoted would be a dream come true.
When I was at MK Dons, I played all the games in centre midfield, so it's not like it's new to me.
Gareth Southgate is a fantastic manager, and he knows what I am about.
Whoever you're playing against, you want to do as well as you can.
Every game is different, and there is no easy game at international level.
Everyone likes a bit of competition.
You need a manager that believes in you and shows that he believes in you by playing you.
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.
I've always been looking to get goals and assists, and to do that, I need to be higher up the pitch.
When things don't go your way, you've got to keep trying to do the right things.
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.
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 enjoy playing at Tottenham and England as well.
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.
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