It was a disappointing night for Tottenham at Wembley, where they suffered a 4-2 defeat against Barcelona in the Champions League.
Injury-hit Spurs showed spirit but were well beaten by a Barca side inspired by Lionel Messi.
Despite Tottenham’s injury problems, Eric Dier was dropped from the side and named among the substitutes.
And some of the reaction on Twitter to the England man’s display after coming on in the second half was not complimentary – and that’s putting in mildly.
Eric Dier is hands down the most clueless midfielder in terms of on the ball decision making & ability, and movement to offer himself for teammates, that I can think of
— World’s worst any (@RyanO96_) October 3, 2018
Would legit give up on football if I was a Spurs fan that has to watch Eric Dier every week. Morata of midfielders
— Janet’s Nan (@dannydoes) October 3, 2018
Really don’t see how Eric Dier gets a club shirt never mind an international one!! #gamesgone
— ian marshall (@bigmarshy20) October 3, 2018
Can anyone explain to me how Eric Dier is playing Champions League football and not sat on the bench for Sunderalnd ever week?
— Arın Kalaycı (@arinkalayci) October 3, 2018
Spurs v Barca what a game. Most I’ve enjoyed a game for ages. Lloris wants shooting and every time I watch Eric dier can’t believe he’s an international and gets a game in the champs league, but still, what a game.
— tom barnes (@tomDAMAGEbarnes) October 3, 2018
Until the day I die I’ll keep asking myself everyday how Eric dier is a multimillionaire as a professional soccer player for spurs and international 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
— Darragh Rainsford (@darraghr20) October 3, 2018
Eric Dier – seems like a nice enough bloke, but how is he playing for a top 6 Premier League team? Cant pass 10 yards, constantly out of position, genuinely dumbfounded #bbcfootball
— Zack Jones (@ZackJ0nes) October 3, 2018