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Jamie Vardy defends Dele Alli in face of criticism over middle finger salute: 'Come on, it's harmless... it's been blown out of proportion'

Daily Mail | September 6, 2017

Related Topics: Jamie Vardy, Dele Alli

Football needs to develop a sense of humour because Dele Alli's middle-finger salute to Kyle Walker was harmless and simply banter, Jamie Vardy has said.

Footage showing Alli gesturing during England's game against Slovakia at Wembley Stadium on Monday has been looked at by FIFA.

The 21-year-old is expected to escape a lengthy ban as they stopped short of a formal investigation, though Vardy has warned this risks taking the fun out of football.

England's Dele Alli is set to avoid a lengthy ban over his obscene gesture on Monday evening
England's Dele Alli is set to avoid a lengthy ban over his obscene gesture on Monday evening
The Tottenham midfielder's gesture was broadcast live on ITV's coverage of the Slovakia game
The Tottenham midfielder's gesture was broadcast live on ITV's coverage of the Slovakia game

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