Mo Besic says he is feeling “really strong” after completing 90 minutes in Everton’s Algarve Football Cup encounter with Lille.
Midfielder Besic was one of his side’s standout performers in the 0-0 draw, sharp in the tackle and bristling with intent on the ball, not least when the Bosnian’s precise pass released Sandro Ramirez for a shot against the post late in the first half.
Besic capped a fine individual display by converting from the spot in a penalty shootout which Everton lost 5-3.
The 25-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Middlesbrough, playing 17 times for the Championship team, including both legs of their play-off semi-final with Aston Villa.