Quotes from Dele Alli

Every game is different. Every opposition comes with a different threat.

Do you need an aggressive streak to thrive? You could say that. A lot of the great players have that mentality.

I've always thrived under the pressure of the big games. I enjoy that, and there's nothing I get afraid about.

You have to focus on the future and know that you can succeed in life, and you have to keep working hard.

I like to enjoy the game and to have fun and express myself as much as I can.

I'm just going to keep working hard on and off the training field.

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.

It's just about taking each game as it comes and hopefully being up there at the end of the season.

It's not something I worry about: I can control my temper!

You always look to impress.

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 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.

Gareth Southgate is a fantastic manager, and he knows what I am about.

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.

When I was at MK Dons, I played all the games in centre midfield, so it's not like it's new to me.

One time, I had a nightmare for two weeks after an advert.

MK has got a special place in my heart, but obviously, I have signed to Tottenham.

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.

I wanted a name on my shirt that represented who I am, and I feel I have no connection with the Alli surname.

We've got to be right mentally - to stay focused and not get carried away if results go our way.

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.

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.

Aggression is something that is a part of me, and I'm never going to take that out of my game.

It's all about being professional. You can't be dwelling on mistakes.