Tottenham News: Dier hails Eriksen form for Arsenal clash; Trippier grateful working with Pochettino

Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier has hailed the form of Christian Eriksen ahead of the derby against Arsenal.

Eriksen goes into the game on the back of a hat-trick for Denmark in their World Cup playoff win over the Republic of Ireland.

"It's great for Tottenham that Eriksen's continuing to excel," Dier told Sky Sports. "We're seeing the best Christian Eriksen we've ever seen at the moment. Hopefully he can keep going."

When asked about Saturday's game, Dier said: "The mentality going into it is to win. Simple really."

Meanwhile, Spurs teammate Kieran Trippier has hailed the impact of manager Mauricio Pochettino on his career.

"I've really developed since I came here under the manager," Trippier told Sky Sports. "He changed me into a different player. I've matured and he's developed my game. Physically, he's got my body into shape and listening to him tactically on the field, in defending and attacking, I've improved.

"The training here is really difficult, especially with all the gym we do. The manager makes sure we're all prepared for the game, no matter who we're playing, and our mindset is to go into the game with high intensity.

"Obviously it was difficult when you're not playing but he has always got his arm around you, telling you chances will come and to keep working hard. That's what I was doing. I kept working hard on the training field, kept trying to impress the manager."

Source: tribalfootball.com