DELE ALLI threw a mini strop when he was substituted before the end at Vicarage Road.
The Tottenham midfielder, 21, was replaced by Harry Winks with four minutes remaining as his ten-man side hoped to nick a winner against Watford.
But Dele, who has been hooked in six of 18 games this season, walked off slowly, shaking his head.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino — whose side are winless in four Prem games — jumped to the England star’s defence.
He said: “Players with character are always disappointed at being substituted. I think Dele was frustrated because he wanted to win.
“It is important to feel frustration and disappointment at the fact that you cannot win games easily. “I am learning a lot about the character of my team.”
Christian Kabasele headed Watford in front after 13 minutes. Heung-Min Son levelled 12 minutes later but Spurs had to play the final 40 minutes with ten after Davinson Sanchez received a straight red card for flooring Richarlison with a raised arm.
Pochettino added: “I’m not going to complain about the referee. I’ll have a look on video but my player said it was not his intention. “You cannot question the performance because we played 40 minutes with ten men. We showed unbelievable character.
“We were brave, we went for it and we didn’t concede chances.
“I am pleased because in the last few games we have deserved more and have been frustrated.” Watford boss Marco Silva felt it was an obvious red card for Sanchez.
He said: “He stopped Richarlison with an arm in the face. That’s clear.
From The Sun
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