Shoot!’s ultimate England-Scotland combined XI

CDM – Eric Dier

Eric Dier has been used as a centre-back by Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino in recent weeks, but it’s in the defensive midfield role where he has flourished for England.

The 22-year-old has been a mainstay in that position since his debut this time last year, and is likely to resume with such role against Scotland on Friday.

James McArthur and Darren Fletcher have performed well for their respective clubs this season, but neither would displace Dier in the starting eleven.