Kane backs Dier for England’s recall after a year out following Bayern’s turnaround

HARRY KANE believes Eric Dier is back in the England squad for the 2024 European Championship.

Dier, 30, has not been part of the Three Lions squad for a year but has been in red-hot form for Bayern Munich since joining from Tottenham in January.

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And Kane, whose double against Lazio took Bayern into the Champions League last eight, said: “He has shown his quality with the ball and he has shown his quality as a leader.

“He has to keep doing what he is doing. Gareth Southgate knows what he is capable of and he will be pleased to see another Englishman playing at the highest level. Hopefully Eric can keep this up.

“Eric has been a big part of the national team in recent years.

“He missed the European Championship selection, but was with us at the World Cup.

“All Eric can do is perform the way he did. I’m really proud of him.”

England boss Southgate will today name his squad a week ahead of home friendlies against Brazil on March 23 and Belgium three days later.

Dier made eight appearances for Thomas Tuchel’s team after being frozen out by Ange Postecoglou at Spurs.

He was initially loaned out to German giants Tottenham.

But due to the number of games he has played for Bayern, a clause has made his stay in Munich a permanent contract until 2025.

Kane, 30, added: “Here at Bayern, Eric was great.

“It wasn’t an easy situation for him to come in considering where he was at Spurs.

“But it was another top performance from him against Lazio.”

Dier played 49 times for England.

He made two appearances for Qatar at the 2022 World Cup but was an unused substitute for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine last March.

He said: “The national team is very simple.

“You try to play the best you can for your club and everything else is out of your control.

“If I play for a club like Bayern and play well, I should have a good chance. Why not?

“I haven’t spoken to Gareth yet, but it’s up to me to play well.”

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