Published 11:49 IST, February 6th 2020

Dele Alli nutmegs referee during Tottenham's win against Southampton: WATCH

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli displayed his footballing skills against Southampton when he nutmegged the referee, before attempting a back heel pass.

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Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli is kwn for his skillful display on field. And player did t disappoint his fans when Spurs played against Southampton on Wednesday night (Thursday IST). In a video that has gone viral on social media, Alli is seen trying his skills on match referee.

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During match against Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli recovers ball just before his team’s penalty area. He is n seen nutmegging referee who was hovering around star, before attempting a back heel pass to attack on counter.

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After match, Jose Mourinho was humble eugh to accept that best team (Southampton) lost, after his team’s t-so-impressive display. However, Mourinho was quick to reiterate that his team suffered from fatigue after playing Manchester City on Sunday. match against Pep Guardiola’s men ended in Mourinho’s favour, when Spurs scored twice past Ederson Moraes.

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11:48 IST, February 6th 2020