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Watch: Everton midfielder Dele Alli receives huge ovation from Tottenham fans as Lloris encourages him to say proper goodbye straight after 5-0 thumping

Everton midfielder Dele Alli received a huge ovation from Tottenham fans as Hugo Lloris encouraged him to say a proper goodbye straight after his team's 5-0 thumping on Monday night.

Alli joined Everton for £10 million on the final day of the winter transfer window, bringing to an end his seven-year stay at Spurs.

The 25-year-old's first return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was an unhappy one as the Toffees suffered a heavy defeat, but he was clapped off the pitch by the home faithful after being encouraged to bid them a fond farewell by Lloris.

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Watch: Spurs supporters give Alli a standing ovation

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