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Tottenham star Eric Dier gives England World Cup alcohol ban verdict amid 'worst moment' claim

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Tottenham defender Eric Dier has opened up on one of the "worst moments" of his career ahead of England's World Cup opener against Iran.

Gareth Southgate's side face Carlos Queiroz's men at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday afternoon. Dier, who has been training in Qatar with his Three Lions teammates for nearly a week, was part of the Euro 2016 and 2018 World Cup squads, but poor form saw the 28-year-old miss last summer’s run to the Euros final.

But an upturn in fortunes saw him end a 22-month period in the international wilderness in September, with Dier starting both Nations League matches.

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