Midfielder believes competition for places will elevate his game.

Tom Davies believes the strong competition for places at Everton can help to elevate his performances, as he expressed his determination to seize every opportunity he gets to impress.



The Academy graduate came on as a 24th-minute substitute in the Toffees’ 2-1 victory over Southampton on Saturday and contributed to another effervescent Blues display.



Playing alongside the tireless Idrissa Gana Gueye in the heart of the Everton midfield, the 20-year-old covered an impressive amount of ground and helped get the Blues on the attack with his incisive, progressive passing.



The quality of Davies’ work in possession was emphasised by his 88 per cent passing accuracy, which was the highest of any player on the pitch who completed more than 45 minutes.



The West Derby-born youngster is convinced the depth and competitiveness of the Everton squad will only serve to improve his game.



“There’s big competition so for me when I get a chance I’ve got to take it so that’s what I tried to do [against Southampton],” Davies told evertontv.



“In training I’m always trying to be at my best and trying to show how good I am, as the other lads are.



“It’s always high-tempo training and everyone trying to get in the team, so it’s only going to benefit me.



“This year I’m hoping to progress again and under the manager I think I can do that.”