Dele’s disappearing act in

WHEN you join a stable that includes Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho you’re in exalted football company.

Super-agent Jorge Mendes hasn’t made his reputation backing lost causes even though Manchester United fans may point to Bebe as an epic fail by the infamous fixer.

It’s rumoured Dele Alli fancies hooking up with star-maker Mendes as he casts an eye to an even brighter future on and off the pitch.

But Alli’s bigger focus should be on the here and now – and making sure t hat bi g f uture actually materialises after going missing in the North London derby.

At the Emirates yesterday Alli became Tottenham’s very own Mesut Ozil. The German has more skill and poise than most players but his critics often claim he doesn’t damage opposing teams half as much as he should given his weapons.

Hooked

Happily for Gunners fans and Arsene Wenger yesterday, Ozil turned it on and left the field to a standing ovation.

By contrast Alli was hooked after the most ineffective 75 minutes you could wish to play in a big derby.

Harry Kane made the walk to the bench with him after failing to draw level with Jimmy Greaves’ record of seven goals in North London derbies.

Kane boasts outstanding scoring stats so he can be excused for an off-day.

But the growing perception is that Alli needs to do much more to take his career to the next level as Ronaldo did during his time at Old Trafford, especially in high-profile games like this.

Spurs fans arrived on enemy territory expecting to reinforce the shift of power in their favour in North London.

The general mood among Arsenal fans was one of fear and trepidation that Tottenham were ready to make another statement.

But all the hope and expectation was blown away by an Arsenal side who rose to the occasion in magnificent style.

And that only added more weight to the theory that Spurs – and Alli – have a split personality when it comes to taking their show on the