Koeman praises Lookman work ethic

Ronald Koeman has backed teen sensation Ademola Lookman to continue defying expectations in his meteoric rise to the top.

Lookman joined from Charlton in January and though he only turned 19 in October, has immediately made the step up from League One.

He scored on debut against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and is part of Koeman’s burgeoning selection of exciting youngsters – including Tom Davies, Mason Holgate and Dominic Calvert-Lewin – at Goodison Park.

And according to the Dutch coach, the reasons behind Lookman’s rise are clear to see in his work ethic behind closed doors.

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“I’m not surprised because I am watching him in training every day,” he said. “He now knows what intensity he is up against and the quality of the players around him.

“It’s a big challenge for Ademola but he is doing well. He is the future of the Club. He’s a big, big talent who is working hard to improve, like everybody.

“It’s very encouraging. The Club has some good, young boys coming through and as a team that’s exactly what we want.

“Ademola is a good example in that if you are good enough you will play, and there are others here like him who will get their chance if they keep working hard.”