All connected with Tottenham will be hoping to find Eric Dier in the headlines for the right reasons when Gareth Southgate names his latest England squad on Thursday afternoon. Following such a dismal international break in June which included a demoralising 4-0 home defeat against Hungary, the Three Lions boss could look to shake things up ahead of this month's games.
With the 2022 World Cup on the horizon in November, this is the last opportunity Southgate has to take a good look at his players before making his final selection for the tournament. The 52-year-old will know the vast majority of his squad but there will still be a couple of places that are there for the taking.
One position where there could potentially be a bit of change ahead of November is at centre-back. Last featuring in an England squad back in March 2021, Dier's return to the Three Lions fold could happen on Thursday when Southgate confirms his squad for the Italy and Germany fixtures.
