Dele Alli out of England friendlies against Brazil and Germany after he watches Spurs beat Palace from the stands with girlfriend Ruby Mae

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Dele Alli is out of England friendlies against Germany and Brazil, Harry Winks is a serious doubt and Tottenham are concerned about the workload of Harry Kane.

Alli has been feeling discomfort 'near the hamstring' since last month's defeat at Manchester United and although he then made it through 90 minutes and scored twice against Real Madrid, he did not appear against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Instead he watched the fixture from the stands with girlfriend Ruby Mae. 

'We hope treatment goes well in the next two weeks and he will be fit against Arsenal,' said Mauricio Pochettino, who also replaced Kane 75 minutes into the 1-0 win against Palace at Wembley.  

Dele Alli has been ruled out of England's glamour friendlies with Brazil and Germany. He sat in the stands with girlfriend Ruby Mae to watch Spurs beat Crystal Palace on Sunday

Dele Alli to miss England friendlies with Brazil and Germany due to a hamstring injury

'It's a difficult situation for everyone,' said the Spurs boss. 'We are focused on our problems and injuries but I understand completely what the national team needs too.

'The most important thing is that England – and the other national teams - understand the needs of our players and help them to be fit when they return.

'The Christmas period is so tough on the players and the Premier League is a competition where you cannot afford to lose too much.  

Alli impressed against Real Madrid on Wednesday night but suffered the strain at full time

'All we can do is try to have good communication, explain the situation and trust in them to help our players.'

Winks did not make it past half-time against Palace after injuring an ankle mid-way through the first period and his participation against Germany and Brazil will be decided after consultation between the England and Tottenham medics.

'He twisted his ankle in the first half,' said Pochettino. 'At the moment it is extremely painful. He is so excited to make the national team and I am sure he wants to make it - but it is up to the medical people.'

The Spurs midfielder is now in a race to make the North London derby in two weeks