Eric Dier has been blasted as a "loose cannon" by former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy after he climbed into the stands to confront a fan.
Dier vaulted the advertising hoardings and 10 rows of seats to approach a supporter immediately after Tottenham's FA Cup exit against Norwich last week.
The midfielder was running to the aid of his younger brother after he challenged a supporter who was allegedly aiming abuse at Dier.
Murphy said listening to verbal abuse is an occupational hazard for footballers, but said it is not acceptable for players to take matters into their own hands.
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