Liverpool and England legend Michael Owen believes Tottenham starlet Dele Alli deserves to start for the Three Lions at Euro 2016.

Owen believes the youthful exuberance of the 19-year-old can be a big weapon for England in France this summer.

"Dele Alli is a brilliant player and would be in my England starting eleven," Owen told BT Sport.

"He has always had promise – even at MK Dons he had a big reputation so I don't think it has been thrown upon us.

"He has taken the jump in class in his stride and I would have no question about having him in my Euro team. If my experience is anything to go by, you are more fearless at that age. The older you get, the more you think about things.

"I am starting to get worried going on roller-coasters, heights and everything – the older you get the more you think about things. You are cuter, cleverer, more experienced. When you are a kid you think you can take on the world."