Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli had no problems with Jose Mourinho's "brother" wind-up last week.

Alli had to laugh when the very first thing Mourinho said to him was: “Are you Dele or Dele's brother?"

At least he was being criticised to his face.

“It was funny, I thought," Alli said. “I'm hoping I can show him who I am.

“I suppose it was a kick up the backside, but a lot of people have been saying that so it was nothing new.

“To have it honestly said to your face was nice because a lot of people would prefer to say it behind your back."