Tom Davies makes Everton future admission amid Frank Lampard’s appointment and injury recovery

Tom Davies admits he has a ‘big few years’ approaching in his career - and is relishing the chance of working with Frank Lampard at Everton.

The homegrown midfielder has endured a difficult season at Goodison Park.

What’s been said

Davies underwent hamstring surgery last month and was subsequently omitted from the Toffees' updated 25-man squad list in the Premier League.

It means his campaign is effectively over from a first-team playing point of view, having made just seven appearances after suffering a knee setback before the turn of the year.

Davies, 23, is out of contract in the summer of 2023 and is wary he's heading into a crucial period.

But following the appointment as Lampard as Everton manager, Davies can't wait to learn from the Premier League legend when back fit.

He told SoccerBibble: “It’s been one of my most unfortunate years on the pitch, and not my best due to the injuries, but I’ve learnt so much from it: how to deal with myself, how I think in difficult situations, watching the team.

“It’s like I’ve been taken out of the kitchen and I’m watching everyone else cook. You can see what things are going well and what things maybe when you’re back you’d like to try and improve.

“And the manager that’s come in now has been great with me. He spoke with me and made me feel part of it.

“For me, he was someone I watched when I was growing up and loved watching him. So when you have that one to one moment with him it’s a bit surreal.

“Being a midfielder I want to learn as much as I can from him because he’s done everything I’d want to do in the game.

“I feel really lucky to have the opportunity to work with him because in my career it’s going to be a big few years coming up. Hopefully working with him and his staff I can really kick on to the next level.”

I’ve really fallen back in love with it

Davies is undergoing rehab for a high-grade tendon injury that required him to go under the knife in London.

Despite currently not being in Lampard's playing plans, the Everton chief has taken the time to ensure the former England under-21 international feels involved.

And Davies revealed he's fallen back in love with football during his time on the treatment table.

He added: “I didn’t expect anything different, but he’s so down to earth. I really liked that he spoke to me, even though he knew I was injured and would be out for an amount of time.

“He took the time to speak with me and tell me what he thought and wanted to involve me straight away, which is great. I’m not saying the other managers haven’t done that, but it was him reaching out to me and it was a nice touch for me to have especially.

“I just can’t wait to play footy again. Simple as that. It’s made me realise how much I do love playing. I’m going in and I’m not allowed to kick a ball, I’m not even allowed to pass it against the wall. It’s frustrating.

“I watched football before, but the amount I’m watching now is ridiculous. I’m just on the telly constantly. I don’t know what it is, but it’s really just come back to me.

“I don’t know if it’s been going through those difficult times and falling out of love with playing – not playing, but how your life’s set up. But this has been a step back and I’ve really fallen back in love with it and I can’t wait to get going again.

“I think we’ve got great times ahead. The new manager seems like he understands the club and he gets it, so I’m really looking forward to the next few years. It’s exciting for us.”