Tottenham star Eric Dier will captain England against Germany to become sixth skipper under Gareth Southgate
- England go head-to-head with Germany in friendly clash at Wembley on Friday
- Eric Dier will become sixth England captain during Gareth Southgate's reign
- The Tottenham midfielder will skipper the side due to injuries to team-mates
- Joe Hart was in line to lead the team out but he will start on Three Lions bench
Eric Dier will become the sixth England captain during Gareth Southgate's reign when he leads his country out against Germany on Friday.
With usual captains Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson out through injury, Gary Cahill struggling with a back injury and Joe Hart set to start on the bench, Dier will skipper England at Wembley.
The Tottenham star becomes the sixth player to wear the armband since Southgate replaced Sam Allardyce last year.
Eric Dier will become the sixth England captain during Gareth Southgate's reign on Friday
Dier, pictured during a press conference this week, will lead the Three Lions out at Wembley
Kane, Henderson, Cahill, Hart and Wayne Rooney have all captained England under Southgate.
'Eric is an established player in the side now,' said Southgate.
'He plays with maturity and intelligence. He understands the game really well. He is also a great role model.
'His approach to everything is very professional. He hardly ever misses a game and plays in an unselfish manner.
'I think he can be even more of a leader than he currently is and I am hoping giving him this reward and responsibility will also bring even more out of him as well.
'He has the respect of everybody because of the way he is. He connects well with the whole group. He is a really top professional.'
Tottenham star Harry Kane is one of five players to have captained England under Southgate
Southgate, pictured during Thursday's session, described Dier as 'an established player'
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