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Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has urged England manager Gareth Southgate to resist playing Dele Alli against Panama. The Three Lions midfielder is already said to be carrying a groin strain from the 2-1 win over Tunisia and Merson believes the 22-year-old should not be risked against a side whoare likely to defence for most periods of the game.

He told Sky Sports News: “I probably wouldn't have played Dele Alli in that [Tunisia] game and I wouldn't have been fussed about playing him against Panama. Dele Alli needs to be playing in games where the other teams are going to have a go at us and there's grass on the other side. He's very good without the ball and makes good runs, but there's got to be space. In the first two games there will be 10 behind the ball, but against Belgium and in the knockout stages I think Dele Alli will be a better player.”

Belgium national team coach Roberto Martinez is concerned by the reduced gametime received by Toby Alderweireld ever since his return from a hamstring problem in February. The versatile defender has earned just three appearances since his injury comeback and just one of those have come in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has said that his side deserved more during their double-legged Champions League round of 16 tie versus Juventus. The north London side entered the home leg following a 2-2 comeback draw at the Allianz Stadium, but they failed to make their dominance pay during the first period.

Tottenham Hotspur scout Chris Powell believes his side could face competition from Arsenal in the pursuit of Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha next month. Spurs have made an average start to their Premier League, and they currently find themselves 21 points behind league leaders Manchester City.

Speaking on the Total Football Show, Powell suggested that Zaha could be the subject of interest from London clubs in the New Year, and he predicts his side may have to fight it out with Arsenal. However, the former Charlton boss feels Mauricio Pochettino's side may not spend huge sums to lure the Ivory Coast international to the Wembley Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that Spurs' chances of securing a maiden Premier League title are pretty much over following Saturday's 1-1 draw versus West Bromwich Albion at the Wembley Stadium. The north London giants went down to an early Salomon Rondon goal and they had to wait until the 74th minute of the game to get an equaliser via Harry Kane.

Speaking after the game, Pochettino admitted that his side deserved more than a draw, whilst insisting that the gap to leaders Manchester City is 'massive', he said: "It is true the gap now is 10 points. It is massive in the Premier League, but now we need to be focused on trying to improve us and try to be more consistent here at Wembley. And try to win more games here like last season at White Hart Lane. It’s true it’s different to White Hart Lane. That is our reality, we cannot escape it. Our reality is we are playing here, waiting for our new stadium. That is not an excuse. The team is doing well and only disappointed because we dropped two points when we should have taken all three."

Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko appeared to be on the verge of leaving the club in the summer, but he has ended up staying and has been a crucial part of the campaign.

There were a lot of transfer rumours linking him with a return to French Ligue 1 with a number of clubs showing interest – including Marseille. However, the midfielder decided to stay in North London despite this being a World Cup year. French national team boss Didier Deschamps is someone who tries to prefer players who play regularly for their club teams. Hence, it was a major gamble from Sissoko to remain at Tottenham.

There are rumours that Tottenham’s construction of a new 60,000 seater stadium could be delayed as a result of a strike action by Wolffkran. The club have been able to demolish the old White Hart Lane in order to construct a new stadium, which is being constricted at a cost of £ 700 million.

Once built, it may be the England’s most expensive stadium. It is expected to significantly boost Tottenham’s profile across the world while also bringing in significant revenue in the way of matchday income. Tottenham are currently playing at the new Wembley as a temporary home before the construction work ends.

Tottenham finally spent money in the transfer market after bringing in Davidson Sanchez for a club record fee of £ 40 million.

Tottenham Hotspurs manager Mauricio Pochettino said that he is happy at the club and that he has no intention of going anywhere.

He made this statement after rumors that Inter Milan, as well as Barcelona, was interested in the manager.

Tottenham Hotspur could lose the services of defender Kyle Walker as early as this month with Manchester City keen on wrapping up a summer deal for his signature.