Eric Dier recent contributions for Tottenham mustn’t be understated

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Tottenham Hotspur are looking very good at the moment.

The north Londoners are currently top of the Premier League, and have had some fantastic results so far in 2020/21.

There were concerns after the opening defeat to Everton, but Spurs haven’t lost a game since then, with Harry Kane and Heung-min Son shining in attack.

In recent weeks though, the Jose Mourinho of old appears to have made a comeback, with the defensive side of things significantly improving at Spurs.

The 0-0 with Chelsea on Sunday means the club have now recorded four clean sheets in the last five league outings, and one man has been a constant during this period.

Eric Dier often comes in for criticism, especially from neutral fans when he plays for England, but the star has been a rock for Tottenham over the past couple of months.

He was superb alongside Joe Rodon against Chelsea, and has quietly been going about his business at centre-half this term.

Clearly Mourinho is pleased with the 26-year-old’s contributions, as he’s been the constant in the backline, with Davinson Sanchez and Toby Alderweireld in and out.

TBR’s View – Dier has looked and played like a leader

£72,000-a-week star Dier (Spotrac) may not be the quickest, but a better sense of position has helped him out a lot this term.

It seems he is really growing into the role now, having played largely as a holding midfielder under Mauricio Pochettino.

There’s a real maturity about him these days, which may well be as a result of working under Mourinho.

Spurs are currently the best defensive team in the division having shipped nine goals in 10 games – three of which came against West Ham when Dier didn’t play – suggesting the Englishman really has become a key cog in the Mourinho machine.