Monday 18 August 2008, 14:47
by Matthew Gamble @efc_mattgamble
Jack Rodwell admits the pride of his first senior start was tempered by the nature of Everton's defeat to Blackburn.
Rodwell, 17, started the Premier League curtain raiser at Goodison which Everton lost 3-2 after a 90th minute goal from Andre Ooijer.
Rodwell told evertonTV: "I was proud to make my first start but it wasn't as happy as it could have been because we didn't get the result we wanted.
"With 20 minutes to go we were 2-1 up and we just had to hold out but we didn't do that which is disappointing."
Twelve months ago, Rodwell was playing in central defence for Everton's academy side, before switching to his current midfield berth when he began to train with the first team squad.
"I am still learning it," he added, "But I am finding it more comfortable every time I play there.
"There's a lot of time left this season so we have got to keep working hard."
See the exclusive interview with Jack on evertonTV now.
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simon andrews
Well done Jack on breaking into the first team. Practice makes perfect!! You have done us proud and more importantly I am sure your family are proud of you too. Keep it up mate!! COYB
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Tuesday 19th Aug 2008 23:35
Agree with simon?
Austin Tiernan
jack u are class and will get better wit every game.
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Tuesday 19th Aug 2008 03:01
Agree with Austin?