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Robinson: Spurs boss Pochettino due to make Dele Alli check

MK Dons boss Karl Robinson is expecting to soon hear from Mauricio Pochettino over Tottenham's new signing Dele Alli.

Although Robinson describes Alli as a "fantastic person, a diamond", it has not all been plain sailing.

The 34-year-old admits: "Have I had to get him in the office and shout at him? Yeah. Because he needs to learn sometimes, whether it be recovery, sleep patterns, schooling, homework."

Pochettino will not have to worry about Alli's homework but he has already stressed the need for his new player "to stay calm and play for his team like before".

Robinson says that is not a concern and revealed the Spurs boss will visit MK Dons shortly.

"He wants to know what makes Dele tick and what he needs to do," says Robinson to the London Evening Standard. "He has seen him play and Tottenham are speaking to us on a constant basis regarding his development. Alli will not lose his head now that he is a Tottenham player. No chance."

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