Shane Duffy is aiming to set Scunthorpe back on course for the Championship after joining the League One side on loan.

Duffy, 19, completed a temporary move to the Iron on transfer deadline day.

The initial move is for one month but the central defender hopes that may change if things go well for him - and for his new side.

Duffy told evertonfc.com: "Scunthorpe is a good club, they were in a the Championship last season and they got relegated but hopefully they can go back up this season.

"I hope they will be a team on the up this season and if everything goes well they will get back up.

"Hopefully things will go well for us both and if everything goes okay I might be there until January."

Duffy also wants to gain some personal benefits from the switch and is hopeful of featuring on Saturday when Sheffield United face the Iron.

"I am hoping to get some experience and some first team games under my belt to see what it's like," he continued.

"I know a few of the players and that will help me settle in. I am looking forward to my first game, it will be exciting to get out there on the pitch."