Dele Alli began the 2014-15 season as an unknown for all but the keenest observers of English football.
A star showing in MK Dons' 4-0 League Cup win over Manchester United brought him into the mainstream, but his signing by Tottenham six months later was met with little fanfare.
Before Spurs completed the deal, Newcastle were heavily linked with a deal for Alli. According to the Guardian, renowned scout Graham Carr had been keeping a close eye on the player and a £9 million figure was mooted.
Weeks after signing with Tottenham, Alli was being compared with John Bostock by the Daily Mail.