All managers have their favourites. Arsene Wenger had Thierry Henry at Arsenal, Rafa Benitez had a soft spot for Fernando Torres at Liverpool and Cristiano Ronaldo called Sir Alex Ferguson his 'father in sport'.
In Jose Mourinho's 20 years in management, he's forged some special relationships with stars like Ricardo Carvalho, John Terry and Samuel Eto'o. Coming up to his one-year anniversary at Tottenham, it's already becoming clear who he gravitates towards the most.
Mourinho spelled out his connection to Eric Dier after he raced into the home stands to defend his brother from a supporter after a row following a FA Cup loss to Norwich in February.