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'I've not been the same player for Ireland as I have in the Premier League': Matt Doherty is determined to repeat the form that earned him £16m Spurs move for his country

Matt Doherty says only he is to blame for not replicating for Republic of Ireland the Premier League form that won him a £16million move to Spurs this summer.

The 28-year-old readily admits his performances for his country have not come close to what he produced for Wolves during the past two seasons.

Doherty was among the best right wing-backs in the division at Molineux and has started equally impressively at Spurs under Jose Mourinho.

Matt Doherty admits his performances for Ireland have not been as good as those for Wolves

The Dubliner will win just his 12th cap for his country during Wednesday night's Euro 2020 play-off semi-final in Slovakia, and he knows more is expected of him.