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First things first, Dele Alli is happy at Tottenham Hotspur.

But his latest comments to German publication Bild are sure to have pricked up ears in the Bundesliga, with Alli going out of his way to praise Bayern Munich to the hilt, and even claim that he plays as the five-time European champions on FIFA.

When asked if he'd like to face Bayern in the last 16 of the Champions League - for which the draw takes place on Monday - Alli was clear in his respect for a side who last won the competition in 2013.

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"You just have to look at the story," he said.

"Bayern will always be one of the strongest teams in the world. They bring so much quality to the field, have incredible players. It wouldn't be my wish to play against them in the next round.

"I talked a bit about the Bundesliga with Leroy Sané and Kevin Wimmer, and saw German clubs in the Champions League. At FIFA on the console, I also play with Bayern."

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Despite praising Bayern though, Alli also hinted that he still sees his future in England.

"The Bundesliga will always remain a competitor, even if it is currently not doing so well internationally," he said.

"But for me, the Premier League is the best league in the world."