Dele Alli reveals shock request from Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata to swap his Tottenham shirt
Spurs star says the gesture shows 'just how nice a guy' the Spaniard is as he ignores rivalry
TOTTENHAM star Dele Alli has revealed his shock when Chelsea rival Alvaro Morata asked him to swap shirts.
The England hero was surprised he was approached by the Spaniard after the Blues beat Spurs 2-1 at Wembley in August 2017.
Morata had only just joined the Blues and clearly wanted a keepsake from the win.
But the gesture surprised the Spurs man, who also said he is always a bit shocked when players want his top.
Dele told BT Sport: "I always get surprised by a player who you think is a very good player and then after the game they came up to you and ask can I have your shirt.
"It is always a bit of shock. I think that can change your perspective of that person – it shows you how humble they are."
"I think the biggest one that surprised me was Alvaro Morata from Chelsea because of the rivalry between Tottenham and Chelsea.
"I think he even posted it on his Instagram after so it just shows what a nice guy he is."
Dele missed Tottenham's Boxing Day thumping over Bournemouth because of a hamstring injury.
But the 22-year-old has told Mauricio Pochettino he will be ready for the vital clash against Wolves today.
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Spurs are currently second in the Premier League, six points behind leaders Liverpool.
The Reds face Arsenal in the evening kick-off.