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Tottenham Hotspur FC news: Mauricio Pochettino backs 'fighter' Dele Alli to make his way back into Gareth Southgate's England squad

Mauricio Pochettino tipped "fighter" Dele Alli to win back England boss Gareth Southgate's trust after the Tottenham star's match-winning double at Chelsea.

Alli followed up being dropped for England's 1-1 draw with Italy by netting twice as Tottenham secured a first win at Stamford Bridge since 1990 in Sunday's Premier League clash.

Pochettino insisted Spurs have achieved "nothing" despite opening up an eight-point gap on rivals Chelsea that all-but cements Tottenham's bid for a fourth-place finish that will secure Champions League qualification.

The Spurs boss conceded Alli had faced a "tough period" in not featuring for England against Italy - but insisted he never doubted the 21-year-old's ability to bounce back.