Tottenham defender Eric Dier says the lessons of late fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone won't be forgotten by the players.

Ventrone, a renowned fitness specialist and key member of Conte's staff, died suddenly two days before the game at the Amex following a short illness, leaving the squad stunned.

Dier, who is one of four Spurs players to have started every game this season says winning something would be "the ultimate tribute" to Ventrone.

"His work is going to live on now, in us, for the rest of this season and for everyone individually for the rest of our careers," the centre-half said. "[To win something] would be the ultimate tribute. He gave all of himself to us every single day. So we need to try to do the same for him."

Ventrone revolutionised the way the squad trains and Dier has revealed the key to his stamina is a daily 45-minute nap after training.

"There's obviously so many games until the break, it's incredible, so we need to take good care of ourselves physically and mentally, and try to be ready for every game," he said.

"I just to try to sleep a lot! Eat well, lots of water. I try to do everything in the right way. Everything is there for us to recover and be in the best possible shape at the training ground. The club cover all our needs, it's up to us to take advantage of it.

"I love a nap, I nap every day! 45 minutes or something. I get eight or nine hours [at night] and 45 minutes in the afternoon. I do it straight after training. I like it. It makes me feel better for the rest of the day. I think it's good for me.

"I think some [of the squad] do it more than me. The South Americans, they love it! I don't have kids, so it's easy for me. People with kids I've heard it's a little different at night. But for me I can sleep whenever I want."