As a 28-year-old Everton midfielder, Dele Alli is determined to play in the 2026 World Cup with England, despite being sidelined with hip and groin injuries since February 2023. Although his last appearance was while on loan at Besiktas last year, he had to cut the move short due to a hip injury.
In a recent interview with Gary Neville, Dele discussed his struggles with a sleeping pill addiction, mental health issues, and revealed a childhood sexual abuse experience. Despite these challenges, Dele expressed his determination and positive outlook on his journey to recovery.
Although Dele was a part of the England squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, he last played for the national team in 2019. Since nearing a return to action in 2023, he has been dealing with a groin injury. However, Dele is hopeful about overcoming this setback and returning to the field soon.
Despite his injury struggles, Dele attributes them to helping him grow as a person and believes that he can channel the pain of the injury into motivation when he returns to playing. He remains focused on his goal of representing England in the World Cup and is determined to achieve success despite the challenges he has faced. His dedication to his recovery and mental health journey is something he takes pride in and hopes to inspire others through his story.
