New Everton winger Dwight McNeil says he is determined to repay the faith shown in him by everyone at Everton by helping the Blues get off to a fast start when the competitive 2022/23 season begins next weekend.

McNeil, who penned a five-year deal at Goodison Park on Thursday, stepped off the bench as a second-half substitute to net a brace in the Toffees' convincing 3-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv in the Club's final pre-season fixture.

Everton's Premier League campaign begins with the visit of Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea on Saturday 6 August (5.30pm BST) - and McNeil is champing at the bit to build on a promising start to life in Royal Blue.

"It's nice to be around it with the lads," he said afterwards. "I've obviously only been here a day or so, but playing and scoring helps to settle in and everyone had got behind me. It was a good win and now we're looking forward to the season ahead.

"It wasn't a difficult decision to come here. It came around so fast and it was a no-brainer for me - I'm really happy to be here. 

"The manager has just told me to enjoy my football and he wants me to help the team get higher up the pitch.

"Obviously, it was nice to come on and score twice. It's a boost to have that confidence and belief from people around you. Now I'm just looking forward to the season, because we've got a massive game coming up against Chelsea.

"I feel like I'm settling in already - it helps when you know a couple of the lads already, but I'm happy to be here and excited to get going. I want to help the team as much as I possibly can.

"We know how big a game it is and how good Chelsea can be, but we are only looking at it from our perspective and focusing on what we have to do. 

"Getting a good start is important. We want to get points on the board early and get that confidence flowing from the start."

More than 30,000 supporters were in attendance at Goodison Park for the 'Match for Peace', with McNeil adding: "It was a great occasion. 

"You saw everyone come together before, during and after the game in solidarity. 

"It's a credit to the club, because it was a great evening."