Pochettino has father-son relationship with Alli

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has compared his relationship with Dele Alli to that of a father and son, saying: "You love him, but sometimes you have to be tough."

The attacking midfielder has been a key figure for Spurs this season, scoring 16 goals in 30 Premier League outings, but his discipline has been called into question on more than one occasion.

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