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Poch dismisses Dier exit talk
- Updated: December 15, 2016
Mauricio Pochettino has dismissed suggestions Eric Dier could leave Tottenham in the new year just four months after signing a new deal at Tottenham.
The England international has been in and out of Pochettino’s team recently but started their 3-0 win over Hull and played a part in Christian Eriksen’s crucial second goal.
There has been speculation Dier could move on despite only agreeing a new deal with the club in September but Pochettino said: “Absolutely not. Eric Dier is our player.
“He extended his contract and improved his salary after the Euros. There is no doubt that his future is here at Tottenham.”
While Dier looks set to play an integral part at White Hart Lane in the months ahead, Pochettino was pleased with the contribution of other players too in a routine success against Hull.
Eriksen took his club goals tally for the season to seven with a double, thanks to assists from full-backs Danny Rose and Kyle Walker in an adventurous 3-4-2-1 …
