Perfectionist Schneiderlin eager to give more at Everton

Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin is striving to give more to his new side despite an impressive start following his transfer from Manchester United last month.

Blues fans have already been singing the Frenchman’s praises but Schneiderlin insists he will improve, having not had had regular game time at United.

The 27-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Southampton in 2015 and played regularly under previous boss Louis van Gaal, but current United manager Jose Mourinho made it clear he was not part of his plans from an early stage – with Paul Pogba, Michael Carrick and Ander Herrera preferred.

Everton won the race for his signature last month and although he has hit the ground running – with his display in a 4-0 win against Manchester City particularly eye-catching – Schneiderlin says he has plenty more to offer.

“I’m doing well but I’m a perfectionist and I know that I can give. I’m happy with my performances, I’ve done well but I can do better,” he said.

“I know that with game-time it will be better. After a few months without playing regularly it is quite hard but I’m happy with how I am physically and with my confidence on the ball.

“I’m not satisfied because I always want to do better, even if someone tells me I’ve had an amazing game. That’s what drives me and will improve me every day.”

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Schneiderlin has started the Toffees’ last two league outings and admits his performances have been helped by the fans’ warm welcome.

He said: “It’s been a very nice few weeks and I hope that will continue. I’m very grateful to have the welcome that I have had at the club. I’m not surprised because I had only heard good things about the fans.

“It’s a pleasure to play in front of them at Goodison and away from home where they have also been terrific. The fans are a very important part of football and it’s very important to have their backing.”