It was a little over a year ago that Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino described Dele Alli as the best young player in the world.

The comment caused plenty of debate, but it was hard to argue against the fact that Alli was one of the most exciting members of this English generation.

Following the rapid progress, the world-class promise remains. But 15 months on from Pochettino’s claim and Alli is no longer an automatic starter in England’s strongest line-up and finishes this season without netting for his country.

This was a more encouraging performance against Switzerland, but his last England goal came in July last year and he has only scored one goal for Tottenham in 2019 - back in January against relegated Fulham.

A quiet night in the Champions League final should not detract from the fact Alli played a vital part in the incredible semi-final turnaround against Ajax that got Tottenham there.