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Vincent Janssen is a 'great player', says Tottenham team-mate Dele Alli

Vincent Janssen
Image: Vincent Janssen signed from AZ Alkmaar for £18m this summer

Dele Alli believes Tottenham have signed a "great player" in striker Vincent Janssen.

The pair played together for the first time in Spurs' 6-1 thrashing of Inter Milan on Friday, exchanging a neat one-two for Janssen to notch his second pre-season goal.

Netherlands international Janssen joined Spurs in an £18m deal from AZ Alkmaar in July and he also impressed in a front-two combination with Harry Kane, who scored twice in Oslo.

Alli said: "He's a great player and showed what he's got to offer. He scored a goal, and for mine I just played it to him, he laid it off and I put it in the back of the net.

"I'm also pleased for Harry. You know what you're going to get with him. You know he's going to score goals whoever he plays against and it's two great finishes for him and I'm sure he'll be delighted.

Dele Alli re-joined Tottenham training last week after England duty
Image: Dele Alli re-joined Tottenham training last week after England duty

"We're delighted with the win and it was important to get that for confidence ahead of the new season. It was a great performance by the team and just wat we needed.

"I felt a bit rusty to be honest, but it was good to get the cobwebs off and get some minutes. We're ready and raring to go now for the first game against Everton.

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"After today's performance we are going to be raring for the first whistle to go. It's important to get a win on the first day of the season. We're all excited and I'm sure the mood will be good."

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