Lookman sets sights on European football with Toffees

Teenager Ademola Lookman is relishing the prospect of European football with Everton.

The 19-year-old signed from League One side Charlton Athletic in the January transfer window for a fee rising to £11 million.

He made an instant impact with Toffees’ fans by scoring minutes into his debut in their 4-0 demolition of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on January 15.

And the ambitious striker’s meteoric rise shows no signs of stopping as he sets his sights firmly on playing European football with his new club.

“It would be amazing to get into Europe,” he said. “To play different teams, experience different teams and players, it would be a great opportunity for the club and my game.

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“I’ve had that experience with England Under-19s of coming up against other nations but to play in the Europa League would be up there.

“We haven’t lost in the league in 2017. How we’ve been playing will make it difficult for any team to come up against us.

“It’s been a good start but can be better which is something I hope happens. To be involved so quickly and for the fans to take to me so quickly has been excellent.

“With time, I’ll adapt even more and become a better player. If you have that belief from the manager then it gives you belief, too, and raises your confidence.”