The ego accusation seems like an odd one considering that one of his biggest issues this season seems to have been a lack of confidence, and that interview on the pitch after the Villa match revealed a player who's struggled a little to feel like he belongs among all our superstars.
Everything coming from the club - the way the other players obviously really like him, the comments about how he joined knowing he had to win over the dressing room, and about his willingness to learn from everyone around him - suggests ego is not the problem. And every time he talks about his teammates and how much he admires them, it's obvious he hasn't turned up thinking he's better than everyone else.
He's had a solid but unspectacular season as he's been learning the ropes, but his final few performances have shown glimpses of what he'll hopefully become for us. Even if you judge him by that second half against West Ham alone, he's played a part in getting us over the line.
Bloke's won his first major trophy, got pissed and partied with his mates, had a quick holiday and then reported for international duty. In most players, that wouldn't be news.