Eric Dier admits to having “many regrets” about the Dele Alli situation in an emotional interview

Dele Alli's close friend Eric Dier admitted he wanted to do more for his friend after learning of his shocking upbringing.

Last year, Over there I talk to Gary Neville on The Overlap podcast on one of the rawest interviews in living memory where he revealed his traumatic upbringing.

The 27-year-old has struggled with form and injuries in recent years and remains on the books in Everton while receiving massive support following his honest interview.

Alli revealed how close her friends are, including Harry Kane and Dier continued to support us during their time together at Tottenham.

And Dier has now revealed that she wished she could have done more for her partner and was surprised to learn how he grew up.

Talking about the latest Sky Bet episode of The overlap With Neville, Dier said: “It's difficult for me to talk about Dele.

“I talk to him all the time, every week, obviously (the Gary Neville interview) was very difficult to watch.

“I don't know if I've ever seen the whole video, I've seen bits and pieces, but it's hard for me to watch. He said some good things about me, but it works both ways.

Speaking to Neville, Dier expressed his regret for not having done enough: “I'm disappointed that I didn't do more. “In many situations that I remember, I wasn't aware of the big picture and there are a lot of things.

“I was that annoying older person, I was always on his case to hide things from me or tell me something but only give me 20 percent.

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“I have a lot of regrets and there were certain moments where I wish I had done more.”

Alli has had to go to rehab after becoming addicted to sleeping pills and Dier spoke with an anecdote that says a lot about the player's personality.

The Bayern Munich defender added: “He has also been a great friend to me. It bothers me a little that people spoke to me after that interview, but he has also been a great friend to me. Dele is a special person.”

“I remember I was getting married and I knew he was in America, in rehab, and I talked to him a couple of times and told him it wouldn't be a problem if he couldn't come and they almost insulted him, he came and he was there for me.” . That's the kind of friend he's been to me.”

Alli was considered one of the most talented youngsters in England after Tottenham signed him from MK Dons in 2015.

For three years, Alli was compared to Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard for his astronomical ability and his scoring danger despite being so young, scoring 22 goals in 2016/17 when he was not yet 21 years old.

According to CIES, he was considered the most expensive midfielder in the world, but his form faded after 2018, losing his place in the England team and eventually Tottenham before joining Everton in 2022, where he remains sidelined.

Alli underwent hip surgery in February 2022 and has not played football since.