A witch hunt? Has criticism of Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli gone too far?

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Tottenham Hotspur midfelder Dele Alli appears to be the media’s whipping boy.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli has actually had a pretty decent season, not that you would know it from the ongoing criticism.

The Spurs ace was left on the bench by England last night – and the critics piled in.

Even though it would later be confirmed that he had been nursing an injury.

After England’s draw with Italy last night the media were quick to slate or question Alli… even though he didn’t play.

The Telegraph wrote, ‘Raheem Sterling’s improvement continues, and with it comes a challenge to Dele Alli’.

The Mail published, ‘Dele Alli must up his game quickly ahead of World Cup in Russia or face being England’s odd man out’

While The Express published quotes from Ian Wright praising Jesse Lingard and questioning Dele Alli.

It was almost as if there was an agenda against the Tottenham midfielder, who Gareth Southgate later told The Independent that he had not been finishing training.

Alli has gone from England’s golden boy to their whipping boy, and it should not be a surprise.

David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and Raheem Sterling have endured similar treatment from the press through the years.

Alli is still just 21-years-old. Yes he has not helped himself at times with shows of petulance and diving, but the relentless criticism could hinder him instead of helping him.

From all the negativity, you would not know Alli has 10 goals and 13 assists this season in the Premier League and Champions League.

England are lucky to have him, and the media should cut him a bit more slack than they did last night, slating him on a night where he did not even play.