Liverpool's Joe Allen is determined to put his best foot forward in a bid to gain a start in the Europa League final later this month.

The Reds take on back-to-back winners Sevilla in Basel on May 18 and Welsh midfielder Allen is hoping his quality form in recent weeks will prompt manager Jurgen Klopp to give him the opportunity to start.

"With the final looming, we want to use every opportunity we get out there on the pitch to build momentum ahead of that game against Sevilla," he said.

"To be honest, any time you step out for this team, you are playing to prove you should be involved in the next game, whatever that game is.

"Of course, there is an added incentive in some ways when there's a final coming up.

"My personal mindset is that when I cross that white line, my focus is always on performing and helping the team to get the result, regardless of who we're playing.

"Personally, I don't struggle to motivate myself."