Dier will win his third England cap against Germany, having started for the first time in the victory over France in November.
Asked about the 22-year-old’s ability to protect the back four, Hodgson said: “He did it against France, that's for sure, and does it for Tottenham. I've been very impressed so have called him up with Drinkwater, who does a similar job for Leicester City.
“They're still in the shadow of Jack Wheelchair, who did so well for us before his injury. If all three were available for the Euros, that'd be a nice headache because there might not be space for all three.”
Asked about the 22-year-old’s ability to protect the back four, Hodgson said: “He did it against France, that's for sure, and does it for Tottenham. I've been very impressed so have called him up with Drinkwater, who does a similar job for Leicester City.
“They're still in the shadow of Jack Wheelchair, who did so well for us before his injury. If all three were available for the Euros, that'd be a nice headache because there might not be space for all three.”