Pochettino had urged caution on pushing Alli into the England squad too soon but the Argentine believes the midfielder can keep his spot if he continues his current form.
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It has been a rapid rise to fame for the 19-year-old, who was playing in League One with MK Dons only five months ago.
When pressed on his inclusion in Roy Hodgson’s England squad for Euro 2016, he replied: “This is a question for Roy [Hodsgon] but you never know, in football everything is about performance”.
Pochettino is quoted as telling reporters: “It’s not a question for me, it’s a question for Roy [Hodgson]”.
“If he follows in the same way the way he has played in the last few months, maybe he’ll have the opportunity to go (to Euro2016)”. In football it is always about performance.
“It is not because he is young, 19 years old”.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has been impressed with Dele Alli’s first touch so far this season and while he was on England duty, according to Sky Sports.
“And I’m happy in the way he has come back because he is the same as when he left for the national team and I’m happy with the way he is”. How he is on the pitch is the same as how he is off it. He is a great boy and we are happy with the way he has adapted and a different level and to a different league.
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The former Charlton defender has made seven appearances for Liverpool since his £3.5m summer move, while Alli has been a regular in Spurs’ midfield, scoring once and assisting another in his 10 outings do date.
