Dele Alli admits he felt 'horrible' after the red card that damaged Tottenham's Europa League hopes, but insists he would not be the same player without his fiery streak.
Alli was sent off for a dangerous lunge on Gent's Brecht Dejaegere in the first knockout stage last month and has faced calls to rein in his temper.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino has spoken to him about his discipline but the Argentine wants the edge to stay in Alli's game.
Alli said: 'I have calmed down a bit, but it's important I don't take that out of my game.