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England must take Lithuania seriously, warns Spurs star Eric Dier, as he recalls humbling Iceland defeat at Euro 2016

Eric Dier has warned England cannot afford to take Lithuania lightly on Sunday - and is sure the Three Lions have learned from the chastening Euro 2016 defeat to Iceland.

Such sides have long been considered minnows, and England the big fish in world football, but Iceland's stunning run last summer has indicated the gap is closing.

Midfielder Dier played the first half of England's defeat in Nice last June, as Roy Hodgson's side made a humiliating tournament exit.

England must not take Lithuania lightly when they play against them on Sunday, says Eric Dier
England must not take Lithuania lightly when they play against them on Sunday, says Eric Dier

And partly because of that experience, Dier insists England will be ready for anything Lithuania have to offer in this weekend's World Cup qualifier at Wembley.