Ray Parlour claims Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli is better than Paul Pogba

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour has suggested Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli is a better player than Paul Pogba. The 20-year-old Spurs man has burst onto the scene over the last 12 months, impressing for club and country, and Parlour has hinted Alli has the edge on Manchester United's world-record summer signing.

Alli has become an integral part of the Tottenham side under Maurcio Pochettino, with Parlour describing him as "an all-round good footballer".

"Dele Alli is superb. The debate was Alli or Pogba. A lot of people would go with Alli," Parlour the told Alan Brazil Up Front podcast. "He has a knack of getting into the right areas and scoring a goal. He is an all-round good footballer. Spurs have a real gem in their side. What a signing for £5m from MK Dons."

Alli recently signed a new six-year contract at Tottenham, meaning he will remain at White Hart Lane until at least 2022. The midfielder said the North London club was the perfect place for him to realise his potential.

"I'm happy to be here and playing at Tottenham," Alli told Tottenham's official website after signing on the dotted line. "Personally, I can't think of anywhere better you know with the fans and the manager they've got here and the young team. It's a great place to be."

Alli enjoyed a breakthrough season at Tottenham in 2015-16, scoring 10 goals in 46 appearances across all competitions. He was also named the PFA young player of the year and represented England at Euro 2016.