Back to the Tottenham Hotspur Newsfeed

Jose Mourinho doubles down on defence of Eric Dier after confrontation with a fan

Jose Mourinho will have no hesitation about fielding Eric Dier against Burnley on Saturday after making a passionate defence of the Englishman in the wake of his row with a fan.

Dier is expected to face disciplinary action from the FA after climbing into the stand and confronting a fan who had become embroiled in a disagreement with his brother following the home FA Cup defeat against Norwich on Wednesday.

Asked if Dier was in the right frame of mind to face Burnley, Mourinho said: 'What about Eric being in the right frame of mind?