The popular myth that Eric Dier and Victor Wanyama can’t play in defensive midfield together has been turned on its head.
Eric Dier
Mauricio Pochettino ready to surprise with new formation?
Next season could see Mauricio Pochettino add another new formation to the Tottenham Hotspur armoury to surprise the Premier League.
Burnley 0-2 Spurs: Eric Dier switch dominates the game
The repositioning of Eric Dier in defensive midfield allows him to dominate the game as it finished Burnley 0-2 Spurs at Turf Moor.
Spurs season defining tactics: Eric Dier defence and distribution
Eric Dier has been a revelation this season for Spurs, but he offers far more to the defensive midfielder role than just tough tackling.
Eric Dier: doing it with distribution
Eric Dier has been receiving rave reviews for his defensive work to win the ball back for Spurs, but his distribution is catching the eye as well.
Eric Dier: small steps but still a lot to learn
Eric Dier made his second Premier League debut at centre back against Sunderland and some key moments highlighted he still has a lot to learn.
Time to retire the right back Eric Dier?
Eric Dier is being found out as a right back, not only defensively but also going forward. So is it time to retire him from playing the position?
West Ham 0 Spurs 1: vertical passing beats the box
Two red cards open up the space for Mauricio Pochettino’s trademark vertical passing to unlock the Hammers defence, as it finishes West Ham 0 Spurs 1.