Tom happy to be full-on for Everton.

Byline: NEIL JONES Sports reporter [email protected] @NEILJONESECHO

TOM DAVIES insists he is happy to play at full-back should Everton need him to this season.

The young midfielder was a surprise inclusion at right wingback as the Blues overcame Slovakian minnows Ruzomberok in the Europa League last week.

Davies, the club's young player of the year last season, was an energetic presence down the flank, though he was back in his preferred midfield role for Sunday's friendly with Sevilla at Goodison Park.

The 19-year-old, though, knows competition for places will be fierce this season. Davies will be up against Morgan Schneiderlin, Idrissa Gueye, Gareth Barry, Davy Klaassen, Mo Besic and James McCarthy for a midfield spot, while Cuco Martina, Jonjoe Kenny and Mason Holgate will be battling for right-sided roles.

"It can't do me any harm if I can play in different positions," Davies said. "Playing wingback was different to playing in midfield, it was tough in midweek and it was another test being back in the middle (against Sevilla). Wherever I'm asked to play, I'm happy to do the job.

"I enjoy playing in midfield mainly but, of course, I'm happy to play at full-back if I'm asked - it's just a privilege to be on the pitch playing for Everton.

"Anywhere the manager wants me to play, I'll do it."

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Everton's Tom Davies in action against Sevilla on Sunday