'No-one is perfect' - Dele Alli shares Naruto anime-inspired fitness update as he build up towards potential Everton return 18 months after last match

The former Spurs star has been through an intensely difficult period on the sidelines, last playing in February 2023 due to fitness issues, but he's clearly desperate to return to the Premier League and prove his ability again. Ahead of the new season, Dele shared a video on Instagram, using quotes from anime character Naruto Uzumaki to show his hunger to succeed.

Dele shocked the football world last year when he opened up about his experiences with addiction and abuse in an emotional interview with Gary Neville for The Overlap. The former Spurs star described being 'blown away' by the reaction to the video, and ever since then, fans have been hoping he'll make a return to the Premier League soon.

Dele's caption read: "In the world, No One Is Perfect. But Along The Way, You'll Become Something Great" - Naruto Uzumaki. The final line of the video was a telling quote: "I've still got tons of reserve power!"

Dele became a free agent earlier this summer after his Everton contract came to an end. However, he's continued training with the club and taken part in private sessions in recent weeks. Talks regarding his future on Merseyside are ongoing, but it's uncertain where the 28-year-old will be come September. Having not played professionally since February 2023 (when he was on loan at Besiktas), Dele is still getting back to full fitness after an injury hit period.