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Eric Dier vs Sergio Ramos: England fans LOVE tackle on Real Madrid defender
ERIC DIER was booked for a heavy challenge on Sergio Ramos during England’s game with Spain… and Three Lions fans loved the tackle!
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Dier started for England in Seville as Gareth Southgate’s side sought victory in the Nations League.
England went 1-0 up thanks to Manchester City star Raheem Sterling.
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But before then the Spanish defence had already been rattled by Dier.
Playing a high press, Dier found himself chasing down a stray ball under Ramos’ control.
The pair were only yards out of Spain’s goal and as Ramos shaped to clear, Dier lunged in and blocked the pass.
He also took plenty of Ramos with him but was stunned when the referee booked him for the challenge.
Yet England fans on social media were delighted with Dier.
One fan wrote: “Dier's tackle was risky but not dangerous, he got the ball and Ramos fell over him. Not a yellow card by any means”
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Another said: “Best first 15 mins of an England game for a while. Dier smashes Ramos (albeit with a fair tackle - not that I wld care if it wasn't). And Sterling smashes De Gea. Sweet”
A third put: “Great tackle by Dier on Ramos.. have it”
And a fourth wrote: “That challenge by Dier on Ramos was pretty satisfying.”