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Dele Alli sent for scan on thigh problem picked up in England's World Cup 2018 opener

Dele Alli (L) and England coach Gareth Southgate. [Photo/Courtesy]

Dele Alli has been sent for a scan as England chiefs assess the thigh injury he picked up in Monday's 2-1 win over Tunisia.

The Tottenham star sustained the problem during the first half of the win in Volgograd but played on until the 80th minute, when he was eventually replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

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