Norwich knock Spurs out of FA Cup as Eric Dier clashes with fan

Eric Dier could face a Football Association charge after his altercation with a supporter in the aftermath of Tottenham's FA Cup defeat to Norwich.

After Spurs were knocked out of the fifth round on penalties, Dier climbed into the lower tier of the West Stand at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to confront a supporter who was arguing with his brother.

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho condemned his player's action but said he understood why he did it.

The boss is urging his club not to discipline Dier, but the England international is likely to be subject to an FA probe on the matter.

Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul proved the Norwich hero with two saves as the Canaries beat Tottenham on penalties to book their place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

Jan Vertonghen had earlier put Spurs in front on 13 minutes with a towering header at the back post from Giovani Lo Celso's curled free-kick across the penalty area.

Norwich - who are bottom of the Premier League and six points adrift of safety - mounted a spirited second-half display.

The Canaries were rewarded with an equaliser on 78 minutes when Josip Drmic bundled the ball in after Spurs goalkeeper Michel Vorm had spilled a long-range effort from Kenny McLean.

Norwich defender Ben Godfrey cleared Serge Aurier's effort off the line as the tie went to extra-time then penalties.

It was Krul, though, who took centre stage as he saved from Parrott and, after Todd Cantwell had coolly converted, the Dutchman kept out Gedson Fernandes' effort as Norwich won the shoot-out 3-2.

The draw for the quarter-finals was made while the tie at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was heading into extra-time.

Norwich's reward will be a home fixture against either Derby or Manchester United, who play on Thursday night.