Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is 'insistent' about midfielder Eric Dier's ability to become one of his starting centre-backs should star defender Toby Alderweireld leave this summer.
The England midfielder has played in defence in the past and, although he has emerged as a central midfielder for club and country in recent seasons, he found himself covering at centre-back for Spurs' 2-2 draw with Everton on the last day of the season, and scored the opening goal.
According to a report by Football London, it's a role that could see him regain his place in the Tottenham first team after a season marred by injuries and inconsistency, as they claim the manager is 'insistent' over Dier's ability in the position.