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It is a year since Dele Alli was named the Football Leagues Young Player of the Year having scored 16 goals in a stellar campaign at MK Dons. The midfielder was back at the League One club on loan having agreed his £5m move to Spurs a few weeks earlier, and in an interview with Sky Sports that evening he insisted he was going to White Hart Lane with the intention of winning a first-team place.Im really looking forward to the challenge, he said. Obviously having been at MK my whole life its going to be a big step for me, but Im going to keep fighting for my place there and see what I can do. Heres what Dele Alli said about joining Tottenham on April 19 last year The comments seemed fanciful for a teenager with no top-flight experience, but Alli has fulfilled his ambition in style. The 20-year-old has been a key figure in Tottenhams Premier League title charge, with his superb double against Stoke on Monday Night Football coming exactly a year after netting for MK Dons in a 6-1 win over Leyton Orient.Here, we look back at the key moments in his amazing breakthrough year, including his Spurs debut, his first appearance for England, and his heroics at the Britannia Stadium…Pre-season promise (August 4, 2015) Dele Alli reflects on his meteoric rise to the top of the footballing pyramid Pre-season provided some tantalising glimpses of what was to come from Alli, starting with an eye-catching Audi Cup appearance against Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena.The teenager was lining up against Rochdale and Yeovil Town just three months previously, but he introduced himself to one of the worlds biggest clubs with audacious nutmegs on Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.Spurs debut (August 8) Alli (right) in action on his Tottenham debut against Manchester United Mauricio Pochettino showed his faith in Alli by handing him his first-team debut as a substitute in Tottenhams 1-0 defeat by Manchester United on the opening day of the season at Old Trafford.The youngster only had 13 minutes on the pitch but showed he wasnt afraid to get stuck in, earning a yellow card for a foul on Ashley Young in stoppage time. I give a lot of credit to the manager for putting his trust in me and giving me my debut at Old Trafford, he later reflected.First goal (August 22) Alli celebrates after scoring his first Tottenham goal against Leicester Alli marked his next appearance with his first goal for Spurs after replacing Erik Lamela midway through the second half against Leicester at the King Power Stadium. Is it Tottenhams time? This might yet be Leicesters year, but Tottenham could build a dynasty under Mauricio Pochettino. His big moment came when he headed home Nacer Chadlis cross from close-range in the 81st minute. Unfortunately for Spurs, Riyad Mahrez equalised just 90 seconds later, but Allis impact was a major positive.England U21 debut (September 4) Alli was called up to Englands U21 squad just a few months after joining Spurs Allis early cameos for Spurs were enough to earn his first call-up to Gareth Southgates England U21 squad, and he made his debut for the Young Lions in a 1-0 friendly win over USAHe played 61 minutes after starting as Englands No 10 at Prestons Deepdale Stadium, where Manchester Uniteds James Wilson netted the only goal of the game.First Spurs start (September 13) Tubes sits down with Dele Alli to discuss his PFA Young Player nomination, Tottenhams young side and his love of nutmegs After making his first three Spurs appearances as a substitute, Alli was handed his first start against Sunderland on September 13.He played 67 minutes at the Stadium of Light as Spurs clinched their first Premier League win of the season by one goal to nil, and he has been one of the first names on Pochettinos team sheet ever since.England debut (October 9) Alli shone in Englands 2-0 win over France at Wembley Alli made the step up to Englands senior squad just a month after his first appearance for the U21s having impressed Roy Hodgson with his swift adaption to the Premier League.His debut came as he replaced Evertons Ross Barkley in the 88th minute of their 2-0 European Qualifying win over Estonia at Wembley, and he described the occasion as a dream come true.First England goal (November 17) Alli came off the bench in his first three appearances for Englands senior side After further substitute appearances against Lithuania and Spain, Alli marked his first England start with a spectacular long-range goal in a 2-0 win over France.It was as close to a faultless performance as you can get, said a beaming Hodgson after the game. I didnt think he was anything other than top class, but it is amazing to have no previous experience and go in and do that. What he did tonight was quite outstanding.Signs new Spurs contract (January 12, 2016) Just six months after joining up with his Spurs team-mates for the first time, Alli was handed an improved contract to tie him to the White Hart Lane club until 2021.Im delighted, he said at the time. The club has been really great to me since I arrived. We have a great young team and I can only see us moving forward. I am really happy to be here.Wonder goal against Crystal Palace (January 23) Alli celebrates with his team-mates after his stunning goal against Crystal Palace Just two weeks after signing his new deal, Alli produced one of the goals of the season against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. With the scores level at 1-1 in the 84th minute, he controlled Christian Eriksens header 25 yards from goal, flicked the ball over Mile Jedinaks head and sent a rasping volley into the bottom corner. Foxes or Spurs? The run-ins With just four games remaining, we analyse the title rivals run-ins. That goal will be seen all over the world, said Pochettino. He has shown his quality and what he is capable of. His team-mates were similarly impressed. Dele is always scoring volleys in training, said Nacer Chadli. Hes very good at them and practises a lot so the fact it has happened in a game is not lucky. It was a fantastic goal, unbelievable.Starring display against Germany (March 26) Dele Alli thanks England fans after the 3-2 win over Germany in Berlin Alli was still two weeks shy of his 20th birthday when he delivered a magnificent, man-of-the-match performance in Englands 3-2 win over world champions Germany at Berlins Olympic Stadium.His all-action display was vital as Hodgsons men fought back from two-goals down to claim a famous victory, with Germany legend Lothar Matthaus describing him as the best player on the pitch. With the Euros just around the corner, Alli looks certain to play a key role.Manchester United demolition (April 10) Alli slides home Tottenhams first goal against Manchester United Alli marked his last appearance as a teenager with another impressive performance in Spurs emphatic 3-0 victory over Manchester United at White Hart Lane.Tottenhams No 20 netted the opening goal from Eriksens cross in the 70th minute, before quick-fire strikes from Toby Alderweireld and Erik Lamela wrapped up a crucial victory over Louis van Gaals side.Double against Stoke (April 18) Alli nets his first goal in Tottenhams thrashing of Stoke at the Britannia Stadium Alli netted his ninth and tenth Premier League goals of the season as Tottenham closed the gap on Leicester City to five points with their brilliant 4-0 win over Stoke on Monday Night Football.His first goal was a well-taken chip from Eriksens pass, and his second was a measured volley from another assist from the Dane. 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Having already been ruled out of Thursdays semifinal, Italy coach Cesare Prandelli decided to send Balotelli home after consulting with team physician Enrico Castellacci. "I feel like a loser leaving this way. I would have liked to stay but theres the Champions League preliminary round so Ive got to take care of myself," Balotelli said upon leaving the team hotel, referring to matches in August with AC Milan. "Anyhow my teammates will do well even without me." Balotelli injured his left quadriceps during Italys 4-2 loss to Brazil on Saturday. He has been the Azzurris most explosive player in the tournament so far, scoring the winner in a 2-1 victory over Mexico, converting a penalty in the 4-3 win over Japan and setting up a goal for Emanuele Giaccherini against Brazil. "Hes obviously very upset but theres just not enough time for him to return," Prandelli said, adding that the decision was made without any pressure from Milan. "We just used good sense." Castellacci said that Milans medical staff will take over treatment. "I checked out Balotellli this morning and, considering his condition, I dont think he will be able to recuperate before the final," Castellacci said.dddddddddddd "Its not worth taking more risks." Balotelli is the second Italy player sent home since the Brazil match, with fullback Ignazio Abate -- who also plays for Milan -- having left Sunday with a dislocated right shoulder. Meanwhile, midfielder Andrea Pirlo, who sat out Saturdays match with Brazil due to a muscle problem, continued to train separately from the rest of the squad. "Pirlo continues to work out and were optimistic but we need to evaluate him day by day and we wont decide whether he can play until the last minute," Castellacci said. In a bit of positive news, midfielder Riccardo Montolivo has fully recuperated from a knock to the head and trained regularly Monday. Alberto Gilardino would seem to be Balotellis logical replacement if Prandelli sticks with his single-striker lineup. Or he could use several forwards such as Emanuele Giaccherini, Stephan El Shaarawy, Sebastian Giovinco, Alessio Cerci or Alessandro Diamanti. "Without Mario well have to work much more collectively so well work more on that," Prandelli said. "We have a few problems but the squad is responding well despite the difficulties." ' ' '