Tottenham: Pochettino tells Alli to cut out the dives

The midfielder, who will miss England’s World Cup qualifier against Slovenia over the offensive gesture he made against Slovakia last month, was booked for diving in the second half of Spurs’ 4-0 win at Huddersfield.

It is not the first time he has been cautioned for simulation and Pochettino wants an end to the trend. “He needs to learn, he must,” he said. “This type of action doesn’t help him, doesn’t help the club and doesn’t help football. We are talking these last few years about fair play and being honest. He has improved a lot but still there is that little bit (he) must learn.”