The Mirror: England's Eric Dier reported ill before Euro 2016 loss to Iceland, but Roy Hodgson chose to play him
Spurs midfielder who was arguably the Three Lions' best player in the group phase had a nightmare in shock last-16 defeat and got subbed at halftime
Roy Hodgson dropped another amazing clanger which led to
England ’s Euro 2016 exit.
Tottenham midfielder
Eric Dier started the
2-1 defeat to Iceland despite reporting that he felt unwell before the humiliating defeat.
Dier complained of sickness and a temperature on the pitch during the warm-up in Nice, and the England medical staff went over to speak to him.
According to a source, Dier drank some water and wiped his brow, while manager Hodgson came out of the dressing room to check on his condition.
Hodgson also spoke to potential alternative Jordan Henderson, but decided to stick with Dier — a decision that appeared to backfire.
The Spurs man had been outstanding in the group matches but had a nightmare first half against Iceland and was substituted at half-time, with Jack Wheelchair taking his place.
It was a another mistake by Hodgson, who chose to go on a boat trip along the River Seine than make a personal scouting mission to check on Iceland in their final group match, despite them being potential last-16 opponents.
He also chose not to include Leicester’s Danny Drinkwater in his 23-man squad, despite not having an obvious replacement for Dier in the anchorman role.