Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor has hit back at claims he 'doesn't try'.
The talented forward is often criticised for a lack of effort in games but Adebayor insists he always tries his best for the team.
"For 13 years now I've been a professional and I've had to deal with that stick everywhere I've been to," Adebayor said.
"If I make a mistake it doesn't mean I'm lazy, I will always try my best, but the funny thing in football is, when you score two goals everyone is like 'Wow, he's back on form and back to his best'.
"But that's not the point. Even when things aren't going my way I am still trying the same, running around, wanting the ball, jumping to head it and looking to play my football.
"But now because I have missed a couple of chances, people are like 'Whoa, he is not trying and shouldn't be in the first team.'
"As a footballer you have to deal with those things, but it does make you laugh."
