Everton winger Kevin Mirallas accepts his role in the embarrassing bust-up with West Ham United defender James Tomkins last week.
Tomkins has been rightly castigated for falsely trying to get a fellow professional in trouble during last weekend's hostile encounter at Goodison Park, but as a father to two-year-old son Juan, Mirallas also accepts responsibility for his role in the incident.
"The sad thing for me, reflecting on it, was that it was also a bit stupid of myself to react in the way I did. I always try to give a good positive image," said Mirallas.
"A yellow card could have been a red card offence so I think I was lucky with my own reaction. It was rash. In a match, things sometimes happen that are a source of regret afterwards."
He's not letting Tomkins off the hook for his embarrassing play-acting though.
"It was sad to see simulation of that level, upsetting," said Mirallas.
"You go out to be the best role model on the pitch, not just for the fans but the millions of children who watch football too."
