Will Dier get his first game in the League Cup?

Mauricio Pochettino was very pleased with the performance of young Eric Dier at centre-back against Sunderland on Saturday.



We bought him as a centre-back for the future and he certainly didn't let the side down playing there, even though most of his performances have been at right back. The dual ability will provide Tottenham with a bit of versatility but it's as a central defender you expect his long term future to be.

"I am very happy with Eric, and with his performance. I think he can play like a centre-back and like a full-back. He's a good guy with lots of potential."

"It was a very difficult game. To play against two strikers like Fletcher and Defoe, and then Connor Wickham, was a real challenge and his performance was very good."

Dier himself was pleased with his performance and the chance to play alongside Jan Vertonghen.

"I really enjoy playing and to get the chance to play next to Jan – I learn a lot from people like him in every game and every training session because he’s a great player. He’s obviously been here for a while and done really well, so it’s great to team up with him."

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