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Dele Alli's World Cup 2026 goal is still on! Como star reveals England ambition remains as bid to break into Thomas Tuchel's squad begins

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<p>The goal-scoring midfielder, with 37 senior international appearances to his name, earned his last Three Lions cap in 2019. Dele has endured a tough time on and off the field since then.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>He has, however, rediscovered his smile since moving to Italy <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/dele-alli-girlfriend-cindy-kimberly-channels-hollywood-superstar-jessica-alba-como-wag-role-model-full-support-ex-tottenham-midfielder-career-rebuild-serie-a/blt4829de589d0bdcba" target="_blank">alongside model girlfriend Cindy Kimberly</a>. After hitting free agency at Everton, Dele was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-dele-alli-how-hard-work-como-contract-serie-a-outfit-tottenham-goals-highlight-what-free-agent-can-become/bltd159a6a3cc02cd67" target="_blank">offered a surprising career lifeline by Cesc Fabregas and Como</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Dele did not enjoy the best of starts there, as he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/fire-still-burns-dele-alli-backed-como-president-disastrous-debut-ex-tottenham-star-sent-off-10-minutes-first-appearance-two-years/blt51e20c4f7e2bbb37" target="_blank">picked up a red card on debut</a>, but has unwavering belief in his own ability. With that in mind, the 29-year-old is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/dele-alli-2026-world-cup-premier-league-transfer-ambition-return-everton-training-free-agency/blt123d00a86c108658" target="_blank">determined to catch the eye of new England boss Thomas Tuchel</a>.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Asked about his personal ambition by <a href="https://tv.comofootball.com/player.html?id=3eebde5a-4314-4d4b-99d3-a3594974a91b&amp;currentPlayType=vod  " target="_blank"><em>Como’s official media team</em></a>, Dele said: "I’m definitely not done yet. I’m a very ambitious person. I’m hungrier than I have ever been. It’s been two years of difficult times for me, where I have learned a lot and had to grow.</p><p>"I’m a big believer in everything happening for a reason and I think my purpose is to come here now and to exceed what I have done already. I don’t think that any challenge or anything that I put as my goal or ambition is too high to reach.</p><p>"I think I’ve made it clear before that one of my closest goals is to be in the squad for the next World Cup in 2026. That is still my aim."</p>

WHAT DELE ALLI SAID

<p>Dele needs to find regular game time in order to catch the eye, with his fitness and confidence still being rebuilt in Serie A. If a spark can be found, then there is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/dele-alli-names-lionel-messi-kevin-de-bruyne-toughest-opponents-como-midfielder-respect/blt7f29cd8d6d68a2c9" target="_blank">no doubting the former Tottenham playmaker’s ability</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Dele Alli's World Cup 2026 goal is still on! Como star reveals England ambition remains as bid to break into Thomas Tuchel's squad begins | Goal.com

Dele Alli is refusing to give up on his 2026 World Cup dream, with the Como midfielder confident that he can earn an England recall.

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