By arlington 
Alright so today I got this random urge to revisit Dele Alli’s England days, you know? That guy was pure magic sometimes. Felt like going back through his best bits. So here’s how I actually did it.
What Kicked It Off
Honestly? I was scrolling, saw some old Premier League clip, and boom – remembered Dele tearing it up for Spurs and England. Just hit me. Wanted that feeling back. Decided right then: I’m finding his absolute peak moments in an England shirt. Simple as that.
Getting Stuck In
First thing, I grabbed my laptop – comfy spot sorted. Headed straight to the video platforms. Started searching like mad:
- “Dele Alli England goals”
- “Dele Alli England highlights 2016”
- “Dele Alli Euro 2016”
You know the drill. Dug through pages of results. Loads of club stuff, had to filter.
Found a few decent compilations – clicked on ’em. Watched bits, fast-forwarded sometimes. Needed the real moments, not just any touch. Started making mental notes:
- “Okay, THAT Slovakia goal? Pure class.”
- “The control and finish against France? Silky.”
- “Header versus Sweden? Ice in his veins!”
Kept replaying key actions again and again. The first touch against Slovakia? Absolutely unreal. Watched that single touch about ten times.
The Gems That Lit Up the Screen
The absolute standouts I kept circling back to:
- England vs Slovakia (Euro 2016): That volley. Still don’t know how he pulled it off. Chest control, bang. Pure instinct. Made me jump off the sofa again.
- England vs France (2017 Friendly): Seeing him link up with Kane like it was nothing… smooth as butter. That goal screamed confidence.
- World Cup 2018 vs Sweden: Quarties! That header under pressure… you just knew England were going places that summer. He looked fearless.
It wasn’t just goals, either. Some of his passes? Killer vision. Especially in the Euro 2016 group stages. Driving runs too – defenders just bounced off him.
Why It Matters Looking Back
Doing this really hammered home how special he was back then. Seriously. That confidence? That swagger? Unreal for a kid. Watching it now is kinda bittersweet, knowing how his story went later. But right then, playing for England? He lit up the place. Pure electricity.
Felt like digging up treasure. Reminded me why I loved watching him play. Pure box office stuff. Might just be my favourite England midfielder of that era. Hands down.
Ended up spending way longer than planned. Just got sucked right in. Totally worth it though. Some players just make you smile, yeah? Dele at his peak for England? Exactly that.