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Everton's recent hero Tom Davies says he is feeling strong and physically fit out on the pitch these days. The Toffees star says he is pleased with how his development is going but feels he can get more goals for the team.

What did he say?

Davies has quickly become one of Marco Silva's most important players this past month and has had to step up in absence of Andre Gomes. Now, as he aims to become a regular in the starting XI, the 21-year-old has told fans what has been key to his change in form.

Davies told evertonfc.com: "I am feeling strong and fit – that side of my game is coming along and I can feel it out on the pitch.

"I have always done extra in the gym and I am a vegetarian now.

"I feel strong and also that I am growing into the physicality of the Premier League. I am happy with everything and how things are going for me.

"Scoring is an area of my game I can still improve on a lot and it is definitely something I need to do more.

"I know I can get goals, it is a case of finding opportunities in games to score.

"I managed to get one at Southampton, so I’ll look back at how I did that and try to recreate it in more games.

"You are always looking to improve as a player. I am not going to settle for being at the level I am now."

An example for all

Davies is one of the most experienced Evertonians in the squad, playing 96 times for his boyhood club at just 21 years old. Now, he is proving to be an example, not just for fellow youngsters, but for others around him in the senior side.

His hard-working nature and refusal to give up when he was out the side is an example for everyone at the club at this time.

Plus, the fact he has been handed the armband for England U21s shows he is expressing leadership qualities that often manifest when he is on the pitch.

Davies is going to keep improving and his extra work in the gym will be a big bonus for a midfield engine like himself.

The Englishman is proving to be an example both on and off the pitch.