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Tottenham star reunited with his former club.

Sergio Busquets, midfielder of Spain competes for the ball with Eric Dier, defender of England during the UEFA Nations League A Group match between Spain and England on October 15, 2018,...

Tottenham Hotspur ace Eric Dier took the chance to meet up with his former side while they were in London.

Sporting Clube de Portugal are in the capital to take on Arsenal in the Europa League this evening.

Dier met up with staff and players, including former Manchester United winger Nani, and posted an image on Instagram.

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Dier’s success is in large part thanks to his stint at Sporting as a youngster.

He moved to Portugal when he was just seven and earned a spot in the club’s academy.

After breaking into the first team Tottenham decided to take a gamble on signing him in 2014 and it has been an inspired decision.

Dier is now an England and Spurs regular and will no doubt be cheering on his former side against Tottenham’s rivals Arsenal later this evening.

Eric Dier of Tottenham Hotspur blocks Bernardo Silva of Manchester City shot during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on October 29,...