Former England midfielder Dele Alli was sent off less than 10 minutes ... This was despite the best efforts of Dele’s former Spurs team-mate Kyle Walker in pleading his case to the referee.

Former England star Dele Alli endured a nightmare return on his ... Another of his former England colleagues, Milan full-back ...

Dele Alli suffered another setback on the pitch ... his former Tottenham team-mate Kyle Walker immediately sprang to life, pleading with him not to dismiss the midfielder - knowing the struggles ...

Dele will now face a ban, just a few minutes into his return to competitive football. Kyle Walker (left) appeared to ask the referee to show leniency to Alli - Getty Images/Claudio Villa His ...

Given the off-pitch battles that Alli has come through over the last few years, it is clear that Walker had attempted to spare his friend from any unwanted attention. Kyle Walker Milan Como Dele ...

Dele Alli has been sent off just 10 minutes after ... The 28-year-old's former England team-mate, Kyle Walker, appeared to demand the referee to re-consider his decision, seemingly feeling sorry ...

Dele Alli suffered a nightmare return to professional football after two years away, receiving a red card just 10 minutes after coming on as Como fell to a 2-1 defeat against AC Milan on Saturday.