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Eric Dier targets Tottenham captaincy and warns Mauricio Pochettino's squad to win a trophy soon or regret it

Eric Dier is keen to become Tottenham Hotspur's club captain someday and admits they should be winning a trophy with the squad they have at their disposal.

The 22-year-old wore the armband against Aston Villa on Sunday as Tottenham won 2-0 and moved into the FA Cup's fourth round.

Mauricio Pochettino made nine changes to his team for the tie at White Hart Lane and England international Dier says acting as captain comes naturally to him.

Eric Dier captained Tottenham to an FA Cup win over Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon
Eric Dier captained Tottenham to an FA Cup win over Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon

Asked about being a future skipper for Spurs, Dier said: 'I hope so.