Steven Gerrard: I wish Liverpool signed Dele Alli, who’s better than me at 19

Not only does Steven Gerrard think Liverpool were wrong to not sign Delle Ali ahead of Tottenham Hotspur, but he thinks the 19-year-old midfielder is actually better than he was at the same age.

The skipper, who now works as a pundit for BT Sport, was discussing the youngster during Spurs’ Europa League tie with Qarabag. Tottenham won, and Ali was again impressive.

Ali’s already an England international, and Gerrard thinks he’s set for the stars.

Here’s something we wrote a few weeks back, completely agreeing with our legendary captain:  

It’s not too early for Alli in England team:


Disappointed Liverpool didn’t sign Alli:


Alli looks ahead of me at that stage of career:


It’s important for me to see Klopp trains:


Gerrard loves Klopp’s hugs:


Klopp’s very demanding:

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