Spurs ‘Stallion’ Walker impresses Dier

Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier admitted to being a bit overawed by clubmate Kyle Walker, even conceding that he has a special nickname for the 26-year-old right-back.

Dier also highlighted Spurs left-back Danny Rose after the trio turned out for England in their 3-0 win over Scotland, but it’s Walker who Dier calls ‘the stallion’.

Both Rose and Walker were instrumental in England’s comfortable victory and had a hand in all three goals, and Dier said that the pair have to work exceptionally hard to maintain their high standards.

But with the rewards clear to see in both club and international colours, he believes the graft is more than justified.

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“I call Kyle ‘the stallion’, because he’s like a racehorse, up and down that flank,” the 22-year-old said.

“They are unbelievable physically, no-one can match them. They offer so much both defensively and offensively.

“I’m really happy for them and being involved in all three goals, that’s great for them as well. They deserve it because they work so hard at Spurs to be at that level.

“They then show the same form in international football as well, which is great for Tottenham and England. I’m delighted for them, they were fantastic.”