“Everything at Everton was ready for me to feel at home.”

Jean-Philippe Gbamin feels at home at Goodison Park and is ready to embrace the challenge of playing in the best league in the world.

Gbamin told evertontv. “It is very intense and that is good for every player.

“We fight every day in training for a place in the XI for the game.

“There is quality and intensity. It is very hard but that is how every footballer wants to train.

“If you have great players around you, it is easier to play.

“We have the quality in the squad… we will keep working and go forward together to grow in the future.”

“We will be at home and we want the three points to build on our draw at Crystal Palace,” added Gbamin, who has been capped nine times by Ivory Coast.

“With the fans behind us, it will be amazing.

“I have no choice but to learn quickly [about Everton’s playing style].

I came at the end of the market, so I will try to learn fast and keep going and work hard.

“I enjoy the challenge, it is good to accept any challenge you face.

“This is the best league in the world, so I will embrace this.

“Everything at Everton was ready for me to feel at home. The players are helping me and I will give everything to take my chance here.”