Coleman Impressed By New Boys' Character

Seamus Coleman believes the combination of quality and character possessed by Everton’s summer signings can help drive the Club towards success.

The right-back also praised boss Marco Silva’s ambitious approach and says the Portuguese’s progressive philosophy has given the Blues the belief they can triumph at any stadium in the country.

On Sunday, Coleman was part of an Everton back four that shut out high-flying Chelsea for the first time at Stamford Bridge this season.

Lining up alongside the Republic of Ireland skipper in the Toffees backline was Colombian centre-half Yerry Mina, who marked his first Premier League start with a towering performance against Maurizio Sarri’s gifted side.

The 24-year-old’s authoritative display continued a trend set by his fellow summer arrivals - Richarlison, Bernard, Lucas Digne, Kurt Zouma and Andre Gomes - who have each hit the ground running in a blue shirt.

Coleman, who is now joint-10th with Tim Cahill in the Blues’ all-time Premier League appearance chart having featured in his 226th top-flight contest at the weekend, revealed the new boys have made positive impression both on and off the pitch.

“The lads that have come in have all been really good characters,” he said.

“I think, if you want to be successful, especially at a place like Everton – you need good people and we’ve definitely got that on the pitch.

“The feeling around the training ground, and the vibe the manager gives us, provides us with confidence to play with a smile on our faces.”

Coleman insists the Everton squad is brimming with strong personalities and emphasised the influence of Club captain Phil Jagielka and vice-skipper Leighton Baines.

He says their vast experience remains a key asset for the Blues.

“They’ve been here a long time and they know what the Club’s about,” he said. “Even if they’re not playing every game, they’re training really well, making sure everyone is at it and making sure the players understand the Club. It is so important to have players like that around.”

Sunday’s result means Everton have now accumulated 13 points from their past six Premier League matches.

As well as displaying their defensive resilience against Chelsea, the Blues also showcased their attacking intent at Stamford Bridge – going toe-to-toe with a side who remain unbeaten this season.

Coleman insists the Toffees’ courageous performance was borne out of the belief instilled in the players by boss Silva.

“The manager wants us to play with confidence and get on the ball,” he explained. “If you make a mistake – so be it – but he wants us to keep on doing the right things.

“I think that will pay off for us eventually when we play those big teams.”