Midfielder Eric Dier thinks the England team need to enjoy their work if they are to have success and that Tuesdays draw with Spain was a step in the right direction. England have endured a tumultuous year, losing to Iceland at Euro 2016 and then seeing newly-installed manager Sam Allardyce depart after just one game at the helm.But there have been signs of promise under interim boss Gareth Southgate and the Three Lions powered into a 2-0 lead against Spain, before they were pegged back late on. 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