Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Mason Holgate both talked exclusively and at length to evertonfc.com after applying their signatures to long-term contracts with the Club.

Striker Calvert-Lewin expanded on the “tough moments” which strengthened his resolve to gain a regular place at the tip of Everton’s attack.

The 23-year-old explained the reasons underpinning a prolific run of form which saw him score eight goals in 11 Premier League games before football in this country was placed on pause.

Calvert-Lewin, whose fresh deal ties him to Goodison Park until at least June 2025, also paid tribute to the towering figure who has been a key influence on the forward's development into a bona fide Everton Number 9. 

Centre-half Holgate, a standout performer for Everton this season after cementing himself in Carlo Ancelotti’s team, agreed with fellow Yorkshireman Calvert-Lewin's declaration that a strong connection is forming between Evertonians and the Club’s players.

The defender, also 23, signed from Barnsley in August 2015 – 12 months before Calvert-Lewin left Sheffield United for Everton – and his new terms similarly extend his stay a further five years.

Holgate revealed his motivation for pledging his future to Everton and outlined why the Club can compete for honours under Italian boss Ancelotti.

Listen to the two players tackle a range of subjects below or by clicking here.