Kieran Trippier admits his performances this season have “not been good at all” and he is determined to rediscover his best form - hopefully still at Tottenham.
The 28-year-old has struggled to recapture the form he produced in the 2017/18 season, which included a starring role for England at last summer's World Cup.
Trippier gave the forthright assessment after he started in Tottenham's Champions League final defeat against Liverpool in Madrid on Saturday, where he was met by apparent criticism from Spurs fans.
Speaking to Sky Sports News, Trippier said: "If the manager selects me to play, I will always give everything I can. Everybody makes mistakes - I have made plenty this season but I am the one to own up to them.
"I have had plenty of interviews about my performances this season and it has not been good at all. I am the first one to say that."
Trippier was omitted by Gareth Southgate from England's 23-man Nations League finals squad last week.
The right-back, who has made just three appearances for the national side this season, says he can have no arguments with being left out as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kyle Walker were preferred.
"I had a good chat with Gareth. I am grateful for all the opportunities he has given me," he said.
"I know what I need to do to get back into that England team. I know I need to be playing better and rightly so I am not in the squad because I have not been performing well.
"Trent and Walker have been doing unbelievable this season and they deserve to be playing and I don't. Simple as that and I know that for a fact.
"I need to regroup now at the end of the season and get fully fit and try and catch Gareth Southgate's eye. I am the first one to know if I played badly. It is something you can learn from. I am happy the season is gone.
"The England situation is a tough one to take but I am willing to accept Gareth's decision."
Sky in Italy reported last month that Trippier was of interest to Napoli as well as other Premier League clubs ahead of this summer's transfer window.
Asked whether he saw his future at Tottenham, he said: "I am happy to be here. It is a great squad. In football things happen so quickly. I have had a great few years here.
"But it is just one of them. I will enjoy my rest, come back in pre-season and have a talk with the manager and see what it next."
Rav_Brar
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No they have not been
Auguerooooooo
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Trippier played well in the match. making runs on the wing and putting in crosses. But his recent performances have not been so good. He is not a bad player but just needs to buckle down and focus. He will shine again in no time.
taznprs
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Iam you fan that is why Iam thank you and Inow what have you done and Ibileave that you are best player in the world love you 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
taznprs
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it is okey Trippier this is football one day you are happy another day you are sad like this so please dont be sad it is okey and you do what is you best if we are spurs we thank you dear thanks and we love you forever thanks you do what is you best and every one nows that you love your team and we love you😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
mabceklptu
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He became swollen headed after the depature of Kyle Walker.He and Ali are a mockery to the English squad,just wait and see.
When we speak of No.10 many names come into mind in English,Spanish,Italian or German top flight leagues and Ali does not feature in the top 20.
Haymad
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Yea u made Origi looked like Maradona bro
PriscilloWen
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To be honest the wingers (Rose and Trippier) played pretty well compared to the others.
ManbhaMangu
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farmer legues are waiting for you bro [byebye]
Pakinoo
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He became swollen headed after the depature of Kyle Walker.He and Ali are a mockery to the English squad,just wait and see.
Go to hell Alli is the best
Pakinoo
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Am happy the way you played the stupid people where our to center back they kept on passing back to lory
ancient_✾✿❀❁
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U are not the only one with bad performance
Pizcnosty
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He became swollen headed after the depature of Kyle Walker.He and Ali are a mockery to the English squad,just wait and see.
TAA owns the RB position in England now
loneavenger
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He became swollen headed after the depature of Kyle Walker.He and Ali are a mockery to the English squad,just wait and see.
i agree he is not at his best especially this season
mabceklptu
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He became swollen headed after the depature of Kyle Walker.He and Ali are a mockery to the English squad,just wait and see.
happylife
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That was the best bit of acting by Trippier since he convinced everyone he was a decent right-back at the World Cup.
Heidisoder
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I will never forget people pushing ”Kieran Trippier is the best RB itw” last summer
Postmanin
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I’ve probably been one of his biggest critics this season. But that was pure class. If he stays I hope he turns it around and proves he can be one of the best RB around
Primoroy
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As much as I dislike this lad, I appreciate his dedication to the club and the emotion he always showed. Thanks Trips.
malymhl
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better than jordi alba's in semis
akazoori
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Love him and our fanbase so much. Up the Spurs!
yonderer
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The lad has had more than his fair share of stick from some fans, however he’s honest and didn’t hide when things not going well. If he is moving on wish him all the best wherever he goes.
industry
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Time to move on, he’s another suffered from ridiculous scheduling and WC workload carrying an injury all season. Honest player who gave it his best.
dafflike
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It looked like a sincere goodbye from the Spurs defender.