Tottenham hero Ledley King is happy for Eric Dier after his England recall.

King says this week's selection was well deserved.

He told the club's website: “I'm delighted he's back in. I've looked out for the squads over the last couple of years and been hoping to see Eric back in there, especially with his form last season.

"We've had conversations, and he's never shied away from the fact that he wanted to get back into the England squad as soon as possible. I always said that the season under Jose Mourinho, his first full season as a centre-back, which would have been tough anyway, but the team was changing a lot, so it must have been difficult for him.

"He was fantastic last season. It goes back to something I said a few years back, that I felt he would end up as a centre-back, and his experience playing in midfield would help him to become a better central defender. I'm really glad to see him in there, it's well deserved."