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'It's been difficult sitting on the outside': Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier aims to make grand entrance at new stadium against Brighton after missing first three games with injury Eric Dier is relishing the chance to play in Tottenham's new £1billion stadium The midfielder has been frustrated sitting on the sidelines with injury problems He hopes to play against Brighton on Tuesday after returning at Manchester City  Dier said: 'I'm so excited... From what I hear it's got an atmosphere is incredible'

By Jordan Seward For Mailonline

Published: 16:31 BST, 23 April 2019 | Updated: 16:31 BST, 23 April 2019

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Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier is hoping to make a bright start under the lights of the club's new billion-pound stadium after being forced to sit out in recent weeks with injury problems.

The 25-year-old suffered a hip injury while playing for England against Czech Republic last month and has had to play the role of spectator as Tottenham have made a seamless transition into their new surroundings.

Mauricio Pochettino's men have won all three of their matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with victories over Crystal Palace, Manchester City - in the Champions League - and Huddersfield.

Eric Dier is hoping to feature at Tottenham's new stadium for first time after injury return

Eric Dier is hoping to feature at Tottenham's new stadium for first time after injury return

Dier, who is hoping to feature at the new stadium for the first time when they host relegation-threatened Brighton on Tuesday evening, admitted it has been tough to watch from the sidelines.

'There has been a lot of difficult moments,' the midfielder told the Evening Standard after making his comeback in the second leg clash at the

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