England manager Roy Hodgson made a personal check on Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli on Sunday.

The 19-year-old has fired himself into Euro 2016 contention following his impressive start to life in the Premier League.

And Hodgson was at White Hart Lane to watch Alli put in an excellent display against Crystal Palace over the weekend.

Dele Alli's form since his summer move to Tottenham has caught the attention of England boss Roy Hodgson

The 19-year-old, celebrating with fellow new signing Son Heung-Min, has impressed at White Hart Lane

The England boss could not have failed to be impressed by the teenager's display; Alli was hugely influential having more touches than any other player on the pitch.

Hodgson will continue to keep tabs on Alli, and is due to have the youngster watched in Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash against Manchester City.

It is understood Hodgson's decision to attend the last Sunday's clash; rather than Southampton versus Manchester United or Liverpool against Norwich, was to specific to Alli.

The youngster who has earned rave reviews since his arrival at White Hart Lane in the summer, smoothly making the transition from League One to top-flight football following his switch from MK Dons.

Hodgson would also have been impressed by Alli's central midfield partner Eric Dier, who was excellent against Palace.

The England boss is weighing up his central midfield options after injuries to Jack Wilshere, Fabian Delph and Jordan Henderson.

With the likes of Jack Wilshere injured, Roy Hodgson is weighing up England's central midfield options

Alli, an England Under 21 international, is already highly regarded by those in power at the Football Association.

And further impressive displays for Tottenham could see the teenager fast-tracked into the senior squad ahead of Euro 2016.

With qualification for the tournament guaranteed; Hodgson will use the games leading up to France 2016 to look at potential alternative squad members; particularly in midfield due to injuries.

England face Estonia and Lithuania in Euro 2016 qualifiers next month; and with passage to the tournament already assured the introduction of fresh blood into the squad would add intrigue to fixtures which are essentially dead-rubbers.

Other England midfield options Jordan Henderson (foot) and Fabian Delph (hamstring) are also injured

Liverpool winger Jordan Ibe is set for a call-up, Swansea's Jack Cork is also under consideration while Hodgson is waiting for Aston Villa forward Jack Grealish, who is also eligible for the Republic of Ireland, to decide his international future.

Former England striker Gary Lineker has already tipped Alli to break into Hodgson's squad for Euro 2016 following the midfielder's impressive start.