Tottenham fans are finally starting to see the best of Dele Alli once again after a difficult 18 months in the capital.
A key player for the Lilywhites following his move from MK Dons in 2015, the 23-year-old's numbers dropped massively after an injury-hit campaign saw him net only seven goals in all competitions.
The player has already surpassed last year's total as he currently has eight goals to his name, and his target over the remaining months will be to keep chipping in as he looks to fire the team to a top-four finish.
While it was maybe a season to forget for the player given his incredibly high standards in previous campaigns, Alli has opened up on the positive he can take from such a frustrating year.
"It was a difficult year, but it was also good in some ways. I learned a lot in that season," he said in the club's matchday programme.
"Having to deal with different injuries, it can get frustrating, but it was great for me in terms of having that experience to learn from.
"And I'm still young so with every different challenge, there is something that I can improve on if I look at it in the right way.
"Last season, it just seemed every time I felt I was building up momentum, I would pick up an injury.
"Injuries are something that are obviously par for the course with being a footballer. So, to have my first major muscle injuries, to have to deal with that and overcome those hurdles, it builds you up as not just a person but as a player as well.
Missing the opening few weeks of this season with a hamstring injury and struggling to get back to his best, the appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach in November seemed to work wonders for the player.
Six of his eight goals this term have come under the Portuguese boss but he pointed out that his turnaround started before the experienced boss replaced Mauricio Pochettino at the helm.
"With the injuries, I think the problem for me was I was always trying to rush back as quickly as I could," he added.
"The turnaround started from before Mauricio left. We had spoken about it and how I could give myself the best possible platform to perform and to show how good I can be.
"It took time but we did a lot of work in the gym and on the training pitch. Then when the manager changed, I was in the position where I felt physically good. Touch wood, I haven't had any problems since, I just needed to find that rhythm.
"I think the issues were both mental and physical. They come together.
"When you are playing well, things are going well, you're injury free and on the field training everyday, then mentally you're in a good place. But when you start having injuries and little setbacks, mentally, it can take a toll on you.
"Obviously you're wanting to prove a lot to yourself, wanting to keep fit and not pick up injuries so it is just difficult. But I think in each of these tough moments, it builds you up each more.
"It was a difficult time but now I feel in a good place."
