Ashley Young takes on the challenge to turn things around for Everton

Everton new signing Ashley Young insists he still has an appetite for a fight as his 19th Premier League season started in defeat.

The 38-year-old joined on a free transfer in the summer after his contract ended following a second stint at Aston Villa.

Some would consider signing a club that have escaped relegation by the best margins in the last two years a gamble, but Young is up to the challenge to help turn things around at Goodison Park and he was there. one of the best performers in the 1-0 defeat against Fulham.

“I said age was just a number. Everyone wants to talk about age with me and to be honest it’s getting boring now,” he said. declared.

"I know what I give, the manager knows what I give to this team. I'm as fit as anyone.

"If I didn't have this hunger and desire, I wouldn't be on the football pitch. I still have a lot to give; I'm a winner and I always have been a winner and that won't change. ever.

"I want to do well here. The abilities I have - the leadership on and off the field, this winning mentality that I have - can help a team.

"My attributes will help the team. It's about seeing what qualities I can bring to the team, I want to do the best I can and bring everything I can.

"I said the moment I signed here you always know that an Everton team can at least get back into the top 10.

"I really think that with the work on the training ground and getting points on the board, that's where I see the club going."