Eric Dier flushed with praise as Jose Mourinho laughs off toilet break

Eric Dier, centre right, was a star performer for Tottenham despite an unscheduled break (Matt Dunham/PA)

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says Eric Dier’s call of nature midway through his side’s Carabao Cup win over Chelsea was a result of his superhuman effort.

The England international had to leave the pitch midway through the second half of the fourth-round tie, which Spurs won 5-4 on penalties after it ended 1-1 in 90 minutes, to go to the toilet.