DELE ALLI was relieved to end his “difficult week” on a high.
The England star saw red on Thursday night for a reckless tackle on Gent’s Brecht Dejaegere as Spurs crashed out of the Europa League.
Dele Alli rounded off the week by starring in the 4-0 hammering of StokeGetty Images
But he was the hero again yesterday with an impressive display and a goal against Stoke.
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Dele, 20, said: “It has been a difficult week.
“I felt horrible after the game and at half-time and I apologised to the boys as well.
“I went to see the guy straight after the game.
Dele Alli was shown the first red card of his professional careerReuters
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This was the horror tackle from Dele Alli committed on Brecht Dejaegere that saw him see redPA:Press Association
“It was important I bounced back and helped the team.
“When something like that happens you want to get out there and put it right.”
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