Alan Shearer has described Jordan Pickford's wild tackle on Dele Alli as a 'disgusting challenge' and insisted the Everton goalkeeper should have been sent off.
In the closing stages of the first-half in Sunday's game at Goodison Park, Alli was played through on goal only to be adjudged by the linesman.
However, as the referee blew his whistle for the infringement, Pickford dangerously dived two-footed into his England team-mate in a tackle that could have led to a serious injury.
Alli got up and walked away sheepishly as referee Paul Tierney handed Pickford a dressing down but the goalkeeper ultimately avoided any punishment.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino decided to take Alli off at half-time and he was replaced by Erik Lamela.
Shearer, who scored 260 Premier League goals during his career, did not hold back on his opinion of the incident.
He tweeted: 'Disgusting challenge from @JPickford1 on @dele_official. Should have been a red card. Pickford lucky Dele didn't react.'
When asked about the tackle at full-time, Pochettino said: 'I didn't see. I am very curious to see the action.
'I think it wasn't a great action [from Pickford]. I don't want to say nothing because I didn't see. I think it was a tough action but I don't want to say nothing.'
Spurs moved to within two points of Manchester City in the Premier League table thanks to a thumping 6-2 win on Merseyside.
Harry Kane and Son Heung-min both scored braces while Alli and Eriksen also got on the score sheet as Spurs recorded their ninth away win in 11 matches.
vehacmpt
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With Pickford 6-2 , with me 2-1 to Everton . He was appalling
LordPain
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OK, so no one seems to like Pickford. Who would YOU choose for England's goalkeeper?
He makes way too many mistakes, costing Everton some crucial points. That tackle on his National teammate was so brutal it was painful to watch.
erroneous
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He did it last week to Jesus at the Etihad as well
But could he do it against Judas at Macclesfield?
Gloriouser
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I remember a certain Mr Shearer stamping on Neil Lennons head.
He kicked him in the head. Let's not bend the truth here. Never saw shearer try to break someone's leg. He gave as good as he got, hence his injury record.
pompousz
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Pickford is an average keeper with a few good games to be made into the England team & he thinks he's better than he is
Alf2...and that's about on par with league 1
MilanMilan
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So Shearer has forgotten what an animal he was when he played. To numerous to mention but Neil Lennon certainly stands out.
I'd rather get kicked in the head than my leg snapped in half. Shearer was tough but he'd never intentionally try and possibly end someone's career.
Radionic
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After the past 5 days how could anyone ever question Allis temperament again. Bottle in the head and that challenge hasn¿t fazed him. Top pro !
That's a great point well made. Let's also consider how young he is. Wonderful player. England should treasure him
UARTin
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Pickford has let the world cup buzz inflate his ego, far too many mistakes and errors
Hes never been that good. Why has it taken so long to realize?
Deburey
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OK, so no one seems to like Pickford. Who would YOU choose for England's goalkeeper?
baba21
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He's more overrated that Hart and that's saying something! Foster is the most consistent goalkeeper that England have but he's a scapegoat over the bobble goal a few years ago. Heaton and Pope are better options if fit as well.
Dior226
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Think it's time football fans gave Deli Ali a bit of credit. Top player and has answered the critics who labelled him a diver.
Charleses
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I'm a Blue but what has gone wrong with Pickford lately ? I think he needs a bit of a rest.
Nissan
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Pickford showing why he ended up at Everton instead of Liverpool, Chelsea or City! He's like Joe Hart, a great shot stopper but too erratic, jittery and error prone to be at the consistency required to be world class
Stverens
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Pick Ford way overrated. Makes far too many errors.
horse
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I was feeling for him and Everton with that humbling at home - but after seeing that challenge that didn't even get punished, I was hoping for loads more goals. He's England number one as I assume he's our only option. Hope we find someone better soon - I think the World Cup hype has gone to his head.
pololim
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Should have been sent off. Such a stupid challenge....
pOliver
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With Pickford 6-2 , with me 2-1 to Everton . He was appalling
Jonathansly
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We where bloody class tonight. To good for Everton, hope dele is back for our next adventure. Top 2 new year coys
pOdyssey
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He did it last week to Jesus at the Etihad as well
NBA22
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Shearer was no saint and forgetssome of the outrageous tackles he put in which went unpunished during his career.
hossttry
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I remember a certain Mr Shearer stamping on Neil Lennons head.
oldest
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Pickford is an average keeper with a few good games to be made into the England team & he thinks he's better than he is
blueSkyu
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Absolutely disgusting, Pickford you are a disgrace
opaques
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Probably the only thing he touched all game
Grovertodd
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Pickford isn't an elite keepers. He's nowhere near the best de gea, Allison, ederson etc. He's just trying too hard and as a result making mistakes.
flyboat
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So Shearer has forgotten what an animal he was when he played. To numerous to mention but Neil Lennon certainly stands out.
Sangder
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I honestly don't see how people rate him so highly. So error prone. Good keepers like De Gea, ederson, Alison etc have great situational awareness whereas Pickford doesn't seem to have any idea, It's pretty funny watching him do a superman dive through the air when a shot is clearly going wide.
Derobect
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Air Pickford had a lot to say when Allison made a mistake against Leicester, keep your own house in order you mouthpiece
wildcaterdo
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After the past 5 days how could anyone ever question Allis temperament again. Bottle in the head and that challenge hasn¿t fazed him. Top pro !
UARTsure
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So much for World Cup team mates !!!?? Pickford went to seriously hurt Alli with complete and nasty intent, quite sure that relationship is in tatters now, and so it should be !!! Don't rate Pickford over inflated opinion of himself, like a petulant child, hence the tackle !!!!
likewise
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Everton players do revert to this kind of thuggery when getting a good pasting,the crowd expect it as they are so uncouth they mistakenly see it as passion.
kooq
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Couldn't agree more..Pickford is massively overrated, won't drive at peoples feet & can catch the ball, basics for a keeper
emphasize
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Dirty tackle with intent to injur Ali, he could have broken his leg or ankle! The league should Han Pickford a retroactive ban of at least 3 games for this thuggery!
Beyond
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Totally agree. If he wasn't the England keeper he would've been off!
bushlive
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Pickford has let the world cup buzz inflate his ego, far too many mistakes and errors
smindloadonia
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they say north london is red we will see abt dat