Bale ranks Alli among the world's greatest
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England international and Tottenham Hotspur
midfielder Dele Alli is good enough to play for any club in the world,
according to Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, himself a former Tottenham
player.
Alli has emerged as a key part of the Tottenham
team over the past two seasons and his 16 goals and five assists in the
Premier League this season have helped propel Spurs to second in the
table, seven points behind leaders Chelsea.
Alli celebrated his 21st birthday only this week
and British media are inevitably predicting Spurs will face a battle to
hang on to such a talented young player this summer.
"In terms of his ability, he could play wherever
he
wants. He has achieved so much in a short time that he must have great
confidence in his ability to affect games at a high level," Bale told
British media.
The Wales international broke the world transfer
record when he left Tottenham for Real Madrid in 2013 and his success in
Spain has convinced him that more British players should make the move
to continental Europe.
"I've loved being part of a different culture and
learning new things," Bale added. "You've just got to be open-minded and
be prepared to learn a language and experience the unfamiliar.
"But I also understand why some players are
reluctant to move. Like a lot of people, some footballers want to stay
close to friends and family."
Tottenham host Bournemouth at White Hart Lane in the Premier League on Saturday.
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