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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: John Wenham makes Eric Dier omission claim"
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published: "2022-03-22T15:10:07Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: John Wenham makes Eric Dier omission claim

**Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier has been the victim of a disgraceful decision by Gareth Southgate after the Spurs man missed out on a place in the England squad, claims Spurs source John Wenham.**

### The Lowdown: Dier’s form

Since returning from a [thigh injury in February](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/eric-dier/verletzungen/spieler/175722), the 28-year-old has jumped straight back into the action at his best, having played the [full 90 minutes in every Premier League fixture since.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/eric-dier/leistungsdaten/spieler/175722)

The [£92k-per-week](https://salarysport.com/football/player/eric-dier/) centre-back has made featured [26 times](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/eric-dier/leistungsdaten/spieler/175722) for the Lilywhites in the top-flight this season. This adds to his impressive tally with the north London club, where he has amassed [310 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/eric-dier/leistungsdaten/spieler/175722) during his eight-year tenure.

However, following a recent announcement, Dier has missed out on a place in the [England squad](https://www.englandfootball.com/mens-senior-team/squad) for their upcoming friendlies against [Switzerland and the Ivory Coast.](https://www.englandfootball.com/mens-senior-team/fixtures-results)

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### The Latest: Wenham’s claim

Wenham, an N17 insider who drops news on his [Lilywhite Rose](https://twitter.com/Lilywhite_Rose/status/1439119178980528128) social channels, thinks it is an outrage that Dier has been omitted from the England squad.

Speaking with [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-eric-dier-is-victim-of-absolute-disgrace/), he claimed:

*“I think it’s an absolute disgrace for Southgate to exclude Dier from the latest England squad.*

*“This is a guy who has done things for that manager on the biggest stage.*

*“That includes a winning penalty in a World Cup quarter-final. His form this season has been brilliant.*

*“Tyrone Mings has not been good this season, Conor Coady is not as good as Dier.*

*“I just find it baffling. From a Tottenham point of view, it will benefit us because he has a week or so to rest before our nine cup finals.*

*“I don’t think it’s fair that players like Marc Guehi and Ben White have been called up when Dier has just been better than them.”*

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### The Verdict: Good for Spurs

Whilst Wenham may be outraged with the Tottenham man’s omission, this news can be looked at in a positive light for the club.

Having just recovered from an injury which kept him sidelined for four of Spurs’ Premier League games [across January and February](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/eric-dier/verletzungen/spieler/175722), Antonio Conte will be relieved that one of his key defenders will not be risking a potential injury over the international break.

If the Lilywhites are to make a final push for a top four finish, they will need every squad member to be at full fitness to play at Conte’s desired level, so Dier’s omission could be a blessing in disguise.

***In other news: [Tottenham Hotspur: Fabio Paratici linked with Paulo Dybala move](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-hotspur-fabio-paratici-linked-with-paulo-dybala-move/)***