Everton eager for success - Round

Everton assistant manager Steve Round says the club's defeat in May's FA Cup final has only made his players more determined win some silverware.

Round told BBC Radio Merseyside: "There is a real desire and commitment among the lads.

"It was a disappointment at the end of what was a very good season. That will motivate them and spur them on even more to be successful this season."

The Blues' pre-season began on Friday with a 2-1 defeat by Bury.

Brazilian striker Jo, on a season-long loan from Manchester City, was a second-half substitute and Round hopes everyone at the club will see what he can offer this season.

"It was a big positive to get Jo on board," he said. "He's a talented player and we saw that in the latter part of last season.

"If we can get him firing and he gets the goals, I think we've got a very good player."

American midfielder Anton Peterlin also got 45 minutes under his belt although the former England assistant coach warns the 22-year-old will need time to develop at Goodison Park.

"He's a tidy player and skilful player [with] a lot of technical ability and a bit of speed about him.

"He's one that is going to have to settle in and learn the Everton way and learn the pace and speed of the Premier League. He'll do that in the reserves and hopefully he'll come through."

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