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DELE ALLI gave his guard dog a runaround in the park after he was battered by knife-wielding robbers inside his £2million house.

The Tottenham midfielder was left shaken when thugs ransacked his home, punched him in the mouth and stole thousands of pounds worth of jewellery in May.

Dele Alli took his guard dog out for a walk in London
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Dele Alli took his guard dog out for a walk in LondonCredit: NHPIX
The midfielder bought the dog after being robbed at knife point
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The midfielder bought the dog after being robbed at knife pointCredit: NHPIX
The huge Doberman will provide extra security in his house
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The huge Doberman will provide extra security in his houseCredit: NHPIX
Dele had thousands of pounds worth of jewellery taken in the raid
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Dele had thousands of pounds worth of jewellery taken in the raidCredit: NHPIX
Dele had approached two firms specialising in security dogs
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Dele had approached two firms specialising in security dogsCredit: NHPIX
Alli has plenty of time on his hands to walk his dog
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Alli has plenty of time on his hands to walk his dogCredit: NHPIX
Alli was with girlfriend Ruby Mae at the time of the robbery
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Alli was with girlfriend Ruby Mae at the time of the robberyCredit: Rex Features

Alli was in a downstairs room with long-time partner Ruby Mae, his adopted brother Harry, Harry’s girlfriend and another male friend when the masked bandits burst in shortly after midnight.

It was even claimed the thieves threatened to kill Alli's girlfriend's pooch if he didn't hand over three watches worth around £350,000 each.

The 24-year-old was believed to have made contact with two firms that provide guard dogs shortly after the terrifying incident.

Now the thieves wouldn't dare making a return to Alli's house after seeing the size of his Doberman guard dog.

With plenty of spare time on his hands after being banished from Jose Mourinho's Tottenham squad, Alli stretched his legs by taking his dog for a walk around Enfield park.

The pooch will provide extra security for Alli and girlfriend Ruby Mae ensuring the 'horror of an experience' was just a one-off.

He is the latest Premier League star to invest in a dog to protect his house.

Aston Villa star Jack Grealish splashed out £25,000 on a Belgian Malinois pooch from renowned security firm K9 Chaperone.

The thieves threatened to kill Ruby Mae's dog
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The thieves threatened to kill Ruby Mae's dog
Ruby Mae described the experience as 'horrifying'
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Ruby Mae described the experience as 'horrifying'
The playmaker has been banished from Jose Mourinho's squad
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The playmaker has been banished from Jose Mourinho's squadCredit: EPA
He could leave the Premier League before Monday's transfer deadline
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He could leave the Premier League before Monday's transfer deadlineCredit: Getty - Contributor

The firm are reliable and trusted by footballers - with their previous clientele including the likes of Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Rio Ferdinand.

The highly-trained dogs cost between £10,000 and £25,000 and pups come from police and military backgrounds.

Meanwhile, Alli is fighting for his Tottenham future after Mourinho left him out of the squad for the Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea.

The Portuguese boss has overlooked Alli in three matchday squads including his last two Premier League matches.

With the transfer window shutting on Monday, it is no surprise he is being linked with a move away from the club.

Paris Saint-Germain remain favourites for his signature and want to land him on loan with the option to make it permanent.

Arsenal should make £50m Dele Alli transfer offer from rivals Tottenham to add midfield goals, says Ray Parlour
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