Troy Parrott spurred on by fond memories and cryogenics ahead of Tottenham clash

AZ Alkmaar forward Troy Parrott has no regrets about his time at Tottenham, but the Dubliner would be more than happy to score against his former club on Thursday.

Spurs travel to the Netherlands to face AZ for a second time this season after the clubs met in the league phase of the Europa League in October.

Tottenham claimed a narrow 1-0 home win during a spell where AZ struggled for results, but Parrott insists they are full of belief, especially after knocking Galatasaray out in the last round.

Republic of Ireland international Parrott, 23, only made four appearances across seven years at Spurs yet has flourished in the Eredivisie with 17 goals in all competitions since joining AZ last summer.

Asked if he regrets leaving Tottenham, Parrott said: "No, definitely not. For me it just didn't happen. I’m OK with that.

"I’m here, I’m really enjoying myself here, I love life over here. Now I’m just focusing on where I am right now and trying to progress and keep getting better here.

"I look back with a smile. It’s a place where I grew up. I moved away from home quite young so when I went there I was in a phase of going from a kid to a teenager and then past that.

"It helped me become the person and player I am now, so I can only look back on that with good memories.

"I think it was just the right time for both of us to move on. When I look back, I just think about the good times I had growing up there.

"I want to score in every game and tomorrow is just another game to try to do that. It would be nice for me, it’d be nice for the team also, so let’s see."

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