Alli wins PFA Young Player of the Year
The England international beat off competition from Spurs team-mate Harry Kane as well as Everton striker Romelu Lukaku to land the accolade after an impressive campaign
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has been named the PFA Young Player of the Year for 2016 after a stunning breakthrough season with Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
The 20-year-old who joined Spurs from MK Dons only made his Premier League debut in August but has gone to become a key player for the north Londoners and has played a key role in their title challenge.
Alli has scored 10 goals and assisted nine in 32 games this season, playing in all but two of his side’s matches which has also seen him receive an England call-up from manager Roy Hodgson.
The midfielder has also shone for his country, scoring on his first start in the 2-0 friendly win over France and starring in the Three Lions’s 3-2 win over Germany in Berlin in March.
Alli was not present at the awards ceremony to collect the award in person due to Tottenham being in Premier League action on Monday night against West Brom, with Ossie Ardiles accepting the award on his behalf.
“Thank you Ossie, the Tottenham legend for receiving this award for me,” said Alli. “Sorry I can’t be there tonight but we have a big game tomorrow. Thank you for to everyone who voted for me.
“I feel honoured to win such a prestigious award and thank you to my friends, family and all the staff at Tottenham.”
Spurs team-mate Harry Kane was also nominated for the award, alongside Jack Butland, Philippe Coutinho and Everton pair Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley.
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Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has been named the PFA Young Player of the Year for 2016 after a stunning breakthrough season with Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
The 20-year-old who joined Spurs from MK Dons only made his Premier League debut in August but has gone to become a key player for the north Londoners and has played a key role in their title challenge.
Alli has scored 10 goals and assisted nine in 32 games this season, playing in all but two of his side’s matches which has also seen him receive an England call-up from manager Roy Hodgson.
The midfielder has also shone for his country, scoring on his first start in the 2-0 friendly win over France and starring in the Three Lions’s 3-2 win over Germany in Berlin in March.
Alli was not present at the awards ceremony to collect the award in person due to Tottenham being in Premier League action on Monday night against West Brom, with Ossie Ardiles accepting the award on his behalf.
“Thank you Ossie, the Tottenham legend for receiving this award for me,” said Alli. “Sorry I can’t be there tonight but we have a big game tomorrow. Thank you for to everyone who voted for me.
“I feel honoured to win such a prestigious award and thank you to my friends, family and all the staff at Tottenham.”
Spurs team-mate Harry Kane was also nominated for the award, alongside Jack Butland, Philippe Coutinho and Everton pair Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley.
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