Eric Dier says the current Chelsea line-up reminds him of the Tottenham side that almost won the Premier League four seasons ago.

Tottenham eventually saw their title dream dashed by Chelsea that season as a bad-tempered 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in May 2016 confirmed that Leicester City would be crowned champions.

Mauricio Pochettino had crafted an exciting team from a base of young English talent with Dier the defensive midfield lynchpin, Harry Kane scoring the goals and Deli Alli, barely 20, catching the eye just behind him.

Now Tottenham host Chelsea on Sunday with Pochettino having been sacked a month ago, Jose Mourinho - who had been Chelsea's manager at the start of the 2015-16 season - already getting results as his replacement and Frank Lampard the latest manager at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea will kick off just three points ahead of Spurs in the Premier League table compared to 12 when Mourinho came in .

Lampard, in only his second season in management, has put his trust in academy graduates, with Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount, Fikayo Tomori all having also been picked by Gareth Southgate for England. Defender Reece James could soon follow, with fellow teenager Callum Hudson-Odoi already a full international as well.