Kyle Vassell has urged his team-mates to believe in themselves and have no regrets as they prepare for the second chapter of their European adventure.
Kilmarnock face Tromso at home on Thursday in the first leg of their Conference League third qualifying round tie after a 2-1 aggregate defeat by Cercle Brugge saw them drop down from the Europa League.
The Ayrshire side finished the stronger in both legs against the Belgians and Vassell wants to ensure they kick into gear from the off against the Norwegian outfit.
When asked what the side have learned, the captain said: “Do you know what? The lessons are just believe in ourselves.
“Because when we got after them, when we were on the front foot, we look good. We’re getting in their box, we’re creating chances, looking the favourite team to score.
“It happened in both legs as the game went on, our fitness comes through, our discipline comes through, our togetherness comes through.
“It’s so frustrating we couldn’t put the ball in the back of the net on Thursday, but with the next tie we know that we are at least going to be in the game and then when we are, just try and capitalise.”
The Northern Ireland international has also tasked his team-mates to leave no stone unturned over the upcoming two legs.
“We’re not here just to take part and make up the numbers in Europe,” Vassell added.
“We’re very disappointed with the Brugge tie, I felt like there’s a little bit left on the table, we could have definitely got something there.
“But now we have to just get over it and go on to this one. It will be another tough, tough two games. They are obviously a good team but so are we.
“You never know when you might play in Europe again. So I don’t want to let this go.”
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