Eric Dier believes Gareth Southgate's ruthless selection for England's prestige friendlies against Germany and Brazil will help guard against complacency.
Southgate axed squad regulars Daniel Sturridge, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jermain Defoe and Chris Smalling for the glamorous double header, continued to overlook Jack Wilshere and trimmed peripheral figures including Fraser Forster and Aaron Cresswell.
The manager had indicated ahead of October's World Cup qualifiers that injuries left him selecting players who were fortunate to get the call and there can be no doubt now that he is serious.
Tottenham midfielder Dier backed Southgate's decision and thinks it will keep the nation's best players hungry.