From growing up around drugs and guns to becoming one of the Premier League's biggest stars

Jack Ottman 6 years ago 15k |

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Dele Alli was abandoned by his mother at 13 years old. Mirror
Dele Alli was abandoned by his mother at 13 years old. Mirror
Today, he forms one of the most sought-after duos in England alongisde Harry Kane, but Dele Alli did not have an easy upbringing. Problems with his parents, bad relationships and survival in a rough neigbourhood... this is what the England star had to come through in order to become one of the most highly-rated young players in world football.