Sheffield United's Harrison Burrows says he is getting back to his best after a sticky patch at Bramall Lane.
The 24-year-old, who enjoyed a fine first season with the Blades last year after joining from Peterborough United, lost his starting place at the beginning of October after a dip in confidence.
But, restored to the left-back spot by Chris Wilder and buoyed by his goal against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday, Burrows believes he is nearing top form again.
"I've not been in the best form of my career so it has been about conversations and just reminding myself of the player that I am and getting back to the level that I know I can get to," he told BBC Radio Sheffield.
"Reminding myself in my own head of what a player I was last year and what I can achieve and what I want the end of my career to look like... That's the motivation to me."
Burrows' goal - his second of the season - helped United to a 2-1 derby win which leaves them 14th and six points outside the play-off positions ahead of Wednesday's meeting with Championship leaders Coventry at Bramall Lane (19:45 GMT).
"Our goal is to get into the play-offs and we're going to keep working as hard as we can and strive for it," added Burrows.
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