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Eric Dier soars on flyboard as he puts England’s Euro 2016 misery behind him on holiday

The Spurs star joked he fell off after this picture was taken

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ERIC DIER was soaring high on holiday as he tried out flyboarding to put England's Euro 2016 disappointment behind him.

The Tottenham midfielder posted a picture of himself balancing up high on the platform, which is connected to a turbine that fires out water to send users flying above the ocean.

 Eric Dier in action for England against Iceland
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Eric Dier in action for England against IcelandCredit: Getty Images

But, like England's Euro 2016 campaign, the 22-year-old star didn't last very long.

Taking to his Instagram account, where he shared the pic, he wrote: "And fall", followed by a laughing emoji.

Dier is taking a well-deserved rest from football after starring for Spurs last season and starting all of England's Euros games - 62 appearances in all competitions.

 The Spurs star was one of England's better performers at Euro 2016
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The Spurs star was one of England's better performers at Euro 2016Credit: Getty Images
 Dier scored a stunning free-kick for England against Russia at Euro 2016
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Dier scored a stunning free-kick for England against Russia at Euro 2016Credit: AP:Associated Press

The star's flyboard fun had some of his Instagram followers in awe, but others were concerned he might pick up an injury ahead of Tottenham's opening day trip to Everton on August 13.

One wrote: "Looks fun, but for crying out loud, DO NOT GET INJURED! (sic)"

But some preferred to troll the England midfielder after the Three Lions went crashing out of Euro 2016 to Iceland 2-1 at the Round of 16 stage.

They wrote: "Fall like England's euros performance (sic)"

 Dier started all four of England's games at Euro 2016
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Dier started all four of England's games at Euro 2016Credit: EPA
 The 22-year-old was a consistent performer for Spurs last season
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The 22-year-old was a consistent performer for Spurs last seasonCredit: Getty Images

Dier's latest sporting exploits come a day after former Germany legend Lothar Matthaus called for the Spurs star to be the new England captain in his column for The Sun.

He wrote: "I feel Eric Dier has to be the England skipper.

"He showed in the Euros he is the team’s new leader. And the Spurs midfielder demonstrated he can be the heartbeat of the side in a key position on the pitch.

"Dier worked really well, especially in the first three games. We know he was not well for the Iceland match.

 Wayne Rooney and Eric Dier in action for England
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Wayne Rooney and Eric Dier in action for EnglandCredit: Getty Images
 Lothar Matthaus has called for Dier to replace Rooney as England captain
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Lothar Matthaus has called for Dier to replace Rooney as England captainCredit: Reuters

"He can take a free-kick, as he showed against Russia, but what was more important was the tactical and mental leadership.

"He is able to bring control and balance.";

Dier has been getting out and about since England's exit and was spotted at Wimbledon clutching a bag of Haribo sweets while watching Andy Murray last week.

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