Eric Dier hails Hugo Lloris after Bournemouth clean sheet
Monday 24 October 2016 05:30, UK
Eric Dier does not think there is a better goalkeeper in the Premier League than his Tottenham team-mate Hugo Lloris.
The France international kept his fourth clean sheet in the league this season on Saturday when Spurs were held to a 0-0 draw by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
He has played a crucial role in their position as the team with the best defensive record in the top division, with Mauricio Pochettino's side having so far conceded only four goals in their first nine games.
His best save came when he deflected a Charlie Daniels shot on to the crossbar and Dier says Lloris' value to Spurs cannot be understated.
"For me he is the best keeper in the league," Dier said.
"He is very under-rated. I don't know why that is, maybe it is because he is a very low-key guy. He is fantastic though. He is only interested in playing football.
"It is not just now. Last season he made fantastic saves as well. Now we are seeing it this season as well.
"He does everything. When you are playing against quick strikers, like Bournemouth have, he is not just good between the posts, he is also a sweeper keeper, coming out off his line.
"I don't think there is anyone as good as him, to be honest, but that is my opinion and football is a game of opinions."
