GOODISON’S WIZARD OF OZ

side too much. I just try to enjoy myself, focus on my football.

“I lead a very normal life. I have the same mates I have always had. It’s probably my upbringing.

“I like the things I’ve always liked and I’m not going to change that just because I’m a footballer. I’m aware of my responsibility as a footballer, but I’m not doing anything wrong, I’m quite a sensible person.”

That maturity has been evident on the pitch. And although a £150million summer influx of talent included midfielders Wayne Rooney, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Davy Klaassen midfielder Davies has figured in 13 of Everton’s 14 games this season.

Davies is enjoying the chance to tap into Rooney’s experience, despite finding it strange to be in the same side.

He said: “Just seeing him there at the training ground and in the dressing room was quite surreal at first. But he helps me, especially when I come off the pitch and am unsure of my performance.

“He chats with me about what’s happened in the game.

“We just need to fit together as a team. Once that comes, the quality will show and I am sure we will improve.”