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Jean-Philippe Gbamin believes the noise Everton fans create at Goodison Park makes the players believe they can "go to war" for them.

The midfielder made a big money move to Goodison Park from Mainz in the closing stages of the transfer window and was thrust into his first appearance for his new club in the opening day draw with Crystal Palace after injury to Andre Gomes.

However, after starting the next game at home to Watford, the 23-year-old unfortunately picked up and injury in Everton training which will keep him out of action for at least eight weeks.

The first experience of Goodison is something that will clearly stick with Gbamin for a long time though, as he told the official club programme for the Wolves game.

He said: "Having the connection with the supporters is very important, hearing the fans like they are at Goodison makes us feel like we can go to war.

"It is great to have that support as a player, both when you are winning or having a difficult time. It drives you on to keep going and do even better.

"There is very high quality in this team and, with the fans behind us like they are, we can do great things this year. I will do everything I can to help us do that."

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It didn't take long for Gbamin to endear himself to his new supporters.

After seeing a through-ball attempt in the first half cut out by the Watford defence, the midfielder tracked back with pace and power to brilliantly win the ball back from Gerard Deulofeu.

The noise that greeted the 23-year-old for his actions was deafening, and something he can't wait to experience again.

"I remember this! For me it was like, 'Wow'. It was really amazing, I loved it," Gbamin added.

"Hearing that noise, it makes you feel confident and happy, and that you want to do more.

"On the pitch, you have to stay serious and focused. But it [the ovation] was really warm, and I appreciate it a lot.

"I have played in front of great fans in France and Germany, but the difference here is the people are very close to the pitch. When you make a good tackle, or give a good pass, you can see the people next to you with joy and screaming.

"It is so impressive for me."

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Moving to a new club and a new country is often a daunting experience for any player.

But Gbamin has praised the family atmosphere that surrounds Everton for helping him to settle in well - and also highlighted the importance of fellow summer signing Moise Kean.

The midfielder remarked: "Moise is cool and calm. It is not easy to be so calm like him at a young age, he is only 19, and it is a really good quality.

"We have been staying in the same hotel and he is a good friend. Everybody is nice with everybody at Everton though.

"We are like a really big family. We are all speaking more and learning about each other. Sometimes some of us go to restaurants together, which is really nice."

"Inside the club, everyone is always happy and I really like this."