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Onana On Key Area He Wants To Improve

Read the key points from Amadou Onana’s evertontv interview following Saturday’s goalless draw at Fulham below. As well as giving his assessment of the Craven Cottage clash, the midfielder reveals his aim to be more "decisive" for Everton in the final third, discusses learning from Idrissa Gana Gueye, and outlines his World Cup ambitions…

Onana on Everton’s performance against Fulham and the resilience in the team…

It was a hard-fought draw. I think Fulham created many chances, but we defended as a team and I think that’s the positive point of tonight. In these kind of games, you can see how we’ve grown together. We’re playing as a team, as one, as a unit, and it’s nice to see that.

On how he is adapting to the high-octane nature of Premier League football…

These type of games are the reason I came here. I knew it was going to be intense. That’s what I was expecting. I’ve been settling in very well. Everyone here in the team makes sure every day I am settling as fast as possible, so thank you to the lads for that.

On how he can improve and Frank Lampard’s influence…

I want to be decisive for the team, scoring and assisting. That’s what I am working on now. I hope it will pay off very soon. I couldn’t have wished for a better manager [than Lampard], in terms of the fact he played my position. He is giving me very good advice on which points I can improve in my game. That’s definitely helpful.

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WATCH VIDEO 04:19

LAMPARD'S VERDICT ON FULHAM DRAW

Boss reflects on Craven Cottage stalemate.


On how his understanding is developing with fellow midfielders Alex Iwobi and Idrissa Gana Gueye…

I think we understand each other off the pitch and you can see it on the pitch. We have a very good relationship. We are also growing together, and we are getting used to playing with each other.

On learning from Gana…

I already knew the player he is and the man he is [before playing alongside him]. He is a very experienced player, he played in Paris and at the highest level you can play. He is a very good player and he gives me very good advice.

On the atmosphere in the dressing room at Everton…

It’s very good. We have a great group of lads. We are not letting each other down. I have been in several teams before with different atmospheres, but this is a special one. I am very happy.

Amadou Onana
I have been in several teams before with different atmospheres, but this is a special one


On the importance of Everton’s final two Premier League games ahead of the World Cup…

Going to the World Cup with two wins would be a great feeling for our self-confidence. We are looking forward to the next game at Goodison against Leicester – they are a great team, too. We will work hard this week and prepare for that one.

On his hopes of earning a place in Belgium’s World Cup squad…

That is one of my biggest goals this season. I know it will only happen with performances here at Everton so it’s just about doing my best and giving 100 per cent every game to help the team win games.

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WATCH VIDEO 02:02

HIGHLIGHTS: FULHAM 0-0 EVERTON

Watch the best of the action from Craven Cottage on evertontv.