Are these three lessons Spurs should take from Euro 2016?

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Give Eric Dier more freedom

Although England’s displays as a whole were far below par, Eric Dier shone through the mediocrity. He demonstrated a passing range that is usually muffled in his more reserved role for Spurs. In Roy Hodgson’s 4-3-3 system, Dier sat behind two highly attacking oriented midfielders, forcing him to take on the onus of deep-lying creator. His playmaking from deep as a regista was breath-taking at times, the responsibility of being the sole holding midfielder doing wonders to his confidence.

In Pochettino’s preferred 4-2-3-1, Dier is partnered with another holding midfielder. His reserved approach is appropriate when playing alongside Dembele, a more natural midfield fulcrum. However, in tough Champions League knockout games or high profile Premier League clashes the Spurs boss might opt for more steel in midfield. A Wanyama-Dier pivot looks an imposing defensive shield to combat the best midfields in Europe. Last season this duo would also have appeared somewhat limited going forward. Wanyama acted as midfield destroyer for Southampton alongside the more adventurous Clasie or Ward-Prowse, a similar role to the one Dier filled for Spurs. However, Dier now looks ready to take the baton of deep-lying creator should the situation require, ensuring that Pochettino mustn’t sacrifice silk for steel.