Tyrique George was speaking after his superb strike sealed Everton's 3-1 over Newcastle United at Murrayfiled
Tyrique George speaks after Everton's win over Newcastle United
Tyrique George speaks after Everton's win over Newcastle United
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Tyrique George is targeting European football in his first full season at Everton after overcoming illness to score his first goal for the club in the 3-1 win over Premier League rivals Newcastle United in the Blues’ penultimate friendly at Murrayfield.
Despite losing his voice, a hoarse sounding George admitted that finding the net with a spectacular strike to cap an impressive victory for David Moyes’ men was the perfect medicine.
The £18million summer signing from Chelsea, who initially arrived at Hill Dickinson Stadium on loan on deadline day of the winter window, said: “I’m just a bit sick. I’m really enjoying it, obviously to play for Everton is great.
“I’m just trying to get fit for the Prem. It’s been good. The pitch was a bit of a struggle, but I thought we dealt with it quite well.
“From the first time I came in the manager just told me to be expressive, to be myself. That’s kind of what I’m showing when I’m given my opportunities, showing what I can do.
“I definitely see positivity. Obviously, we want to get Europe – that’s the aim.
“That was the aim last season and hopefully we can do it this season.
“It’s a great squad, a great bunch of lads. We gel really well and we want to carry it on into the season.”