Tottenham Hotspur fullback Kieran Trippier admits he was drinking too much before Sean Dyche turned his career around.

Trippier made 120 of his 185 appearances under Dyche at Burnley before joining Spurs in 2015.

And the England international paid tribute to Dyche before Saturday's contest against the Clarets.

"He helped me a lot," Trippier told the Burnley Express. "I was still going out when I was younger – drinking – and I wasn't looking after myself properly. He came in and sorted it all out.

"We were close when I was at Burnley and I would love to play for him again one day. We usually talk once every two weeks, just to keep each other updated on things. We've always stayed in contact, we've always had that kind of relationship. We've probably become even closer since I left.

"My career has totally changed. Burnley helped me get to where I am and I'll never forget that.

"I'll always be thankful to them. It would be nice to think that I could play for Burnley [again] one day."