Everton have praised the "bravery" of Dele Alli after the midfielder revealed he was sexually abused as a child, with England captain Harry Kane also supporting his former team-mate.In an emotional interview, Alli told how he was "molested" as a six-year-old and was dealing drugs aged eight, while he also spoke about alcohol problems, sleeping pill addiction and addressing his mental health struggles by spending six weeks in a rehab clinic.The 27-year-old said he had contemplated hanging up his

Everton have praised the "bravery" of Dele Alli after the midfielder revealed he was sexually abused as a child, with England captain Harry Kane also supporting his former team-mate.In an emotional interview, Alli told how he was "molested" as a six-year-old and was dealing drugs aged eight, while he also spoke about alcohol problems, sleeping pill addiction and addressing his mental health struggles by spending six weeks in a rehab clinic.The 27-year-old said he had contemplated hanging up his boots three years ago before leaving Tottenham for Everton in 2022.Alli made just 13 appearances before joining Besiktas on loan last season but is now back at Goodison Park.