Dier admits he 'just want to go home and sleep' as he opens up on 'crazy fixture list

The Tottenham defender is part of Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad for the tournament in Qatar following some impressive displays for Antonio Conte's side this term.

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Despite it only being mid-November, Dier has already featured 22 times for Spurs, as well as representing the Three Lions twice since the start of the season.

Dier's case isn't a unique one either, with the majority of England's players racking up a similar amount of minutes.

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While excited to compete in Qatar in the coming weeks, Dier has admitted that the hectic fixture schedule has been a heavy burden and that he's relieved to have got through it without any injuries so far.

Dier said: "It's a strange situation. Like a week or so, nine days and it all starts. I can't believe it is starting. I just want to go home and go to sleep!

"It's been a really tough period, I don't even know how long it's been. It feels like a year but it's been about six weeks.

"It's been really tough for everyone, at every club, players, staff and medical departments, coaching staff.

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"It's been a tough period and I'm just really happy to get through it with no injuries. We have done well to get through it in the way that we have.

"Disappointed with a few results towards the end, but everyone has experienced that - you look at Man City as they lost. It's been a tough period for everyone.

"Of course, the schedule is crazy, I have never experienced anything like it in my life. Playing every three days for I don't know how long it has been - it's unheard of.

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"So, obviously it has been tough for everyone. But that's been the situation."