Dier: Spurs must finish strong at the Lane

Spurs midfielder Eric Dier has urged his team-mates not to be overawed by the occasion when the Lilywhites host Manchester United in their final match at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

The North London side will demolish their stadium at the end of the season, which has stood for more than 100 years, and the club are due to play their home games at Wembley next season.

Dier is determined to finish the season on a high, with his team having faltered at this stage last term.

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“It’s going to be a very difficult game. We’ve got to play the match and not the occasion, but obviously we want to win so that we can enjoy the ceremony at the end to the fullest extent,” said Dier, who is reportedly a transfer target for the Red Devils.

“White Hart Lane is somewhere where I’ve learned a lot and gone through some great times – some not-so good times as well – but it will always be a very special place for me and all the players who have played there.

“Our aim was to win every game until the end of the season. We have to be ready to go again. We are trying to finish the season strongly.

“After the way we finished last season, we want to put that right this season. We need to bounce back in the right way and finish well.”