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5 Tottenham stars with the most to prove against Monaco

By Rucker Haringey

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur (R) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Eric Dier of Tottenham Hotspur (L) during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Britannia Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur (R) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Eric Dier of Tottenham Hotspur (L) during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Britannia Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /
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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Britannia Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Britannia Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

3. Dele Alli

Dele Alli is only 20-years-old, but he’s already feeling the pressure to show well on football’s biggest stage. Look for the English midfielder to try desperately to erase the taste of his Euro performance with a stellar Champions League display.

I have a sneaky suspicion that Alli might shine brighter than any other Spur on the big stage. His creativity with the ball at his feet is perfect for Champions League football. The large Wembley pitch also lends itself to provide him more space to maneuver.

The important thing for Alli is that he can’t try to do too much, too soon. If he lets the game come to him in the early moments, it should be a good 90 minutes for him. If he overdoes it early, he may not last the full match.

Alli’s ability to produce moments of great quality will be crucial for Tottenham as the competition progresses. Spurs fans can breathe a little easier if Alli gets off to a good start against Monaco.

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