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'Something has to change': Tottenham defender Eric Dier insists controversial new handball rule is a 'massive problem' after England star was latest to be penalised for injury-time penalty in Newcastle draw

Eric Dier has urged FIFA to change the controversial handball rule that saw him concede a late penalty in Tottenham's 1-1 draw against Newcastle on Sunday.

Dier was adjudged to have handled an Andy Carroll header with his outstretched arm after jumping to beat the Newcastle forward to the ball. Callum Wilson converted the resulting penalty to steal a point for Newcastle.

But even Toon boss Steve Bruce said the spot-kick shouldn't have been awarded and now Dier has spoken out on the incident for himself.

Eric Dier conceded a penalty for handling Andy Carroll's header as Spurs drew with Newcastle
Dier says the new handball rule has to be amended and even rival boss Steve Bruce agreed

'Everyone is on the same page, something has to change,' Dier told Football Focus.