Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has revealed he believes Eric Dier can become a top central defender, should he make the required improvements to his game.
Dier has played as a central defender and a central midfielder during his career at club level with Sporting CP and Tottenham as well as at international level with England, with the 24-year-old currently preferred as a holding midfielder.
He has been an effective member of Tottenham's midfield since he transitioned to his new position, although is a versatile player and has been used as an extra defender on a number of occasions, with one Premier League legend in particular offering an alternative suggestion.