Dele Alli says that Tottenham have to use their disappointment in the Champions League final to their advantage next season.
Mauricio Pochettino's side lost 2-0 to Liverpool in the final game of last season to finish the campaign without silverware.
We've got to try to use it as an advantage - taking the positives from it and driving us on this season.
Dele Alli
The achievement of reaching their first European Cup final was overtaken by disappointment following the defeat in Madrid but, as Spurs prepare for the forthcoming season, their first in a new stadium, Alli says they have to use the Champions League defeat as a motivation to improve in the months ahead.
He said: "We've got to try to use it as an advantage - taking the positives from it and driving us on this season.
"We've got a young squad, who've been together a little while with the manager and we're showing we're heading in the right direction."
Alli added that personally he was looking forward to a better campaign after injuries affected his form last term, adding: "I've used the time to work on the things that weren't quite right, keep building and come back stronger."
Alli is with the rest of the Tottenham squad on a pre-season tour which has already taken in victory over Juventus in Singapore.
Spurs travel to China to face Manchester United in Shanghai on Friday before a return to Europe and further pre-season games against Real Madrid, Inter Milan and either Bayern Munich or Fenerbahce.
Tottenham then get their new Premier League season underway at home in their new stadium against Aston Villa on 10th August.
Spurs are 1/4 to win their opening game with newly promoted Villa 11/1 and the draw 9/2.
Spurs are at 20/1 to win the Champions League next season with Barcelona 11/2 and Manchester City 4/1.
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Dele Alli says that Tottenham have to use their disappointment in the Champions League final to their advantage next season.
Mauricio Pochettino's side lost 2-0 to Liverpool in the final game of last season to finish the campaign without silverware.
We've got to try to use it as an advantage - taking the positives from it and driving us on this season.
Dele Alli
The achievement of reaching their first European Cup final was overtaken by disappointment following the defeat in Madrid but, as Spurs prepare for the forthcoming season, their first in a new stadium, Alli says they have to use the Champions League defeat as a motivation to improve in the months ahead.
He said: "We've got to try to use it as an advantage - taking the positives from it and driving us on this season.
"We've got a young squad, who've been together a little while with the manager and we're showing we're heading in the right direction."
Alli added that personally he was looking forward to a better campaign after injuries affected his form last term, adding: "I've used the time to work on the things that weren't quite right, keep building and come back stronger."
Alli is with the rest of the Tottenham squad on a pre-season tour which has already taken in victory over Juventus in Singapore.
Spurs travel to China to face Manchester United in Shanghai on Friday before a return to Europe and further pre-season games against Real Madrid, Inter Milan and either Bayern Munich or Fenerbahce.
Tottenham then get their new Premier League season underway at home in their new stadium against Aston Villa on 10th August.
Spurs are 1/4 to win their opening game with newly promoted Villa 11/1 and the draw 9/2.
Spurs are at 20/1 to win the Champions League next season with Barcelona 11/2 and Manchester City 4/1.
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Source: bet365.com