Ademola Lookman stepped off the plane at Liverpool John Lennon airport on Saturday afternoon sporting a big smile and a spring in his step.
The five-day training camp in Dubai was declared a resounding success by Ronald Koeman but for the young forward, just weeks into his Blues career, it proved extra advantageous.
Time away from the daily routine at USM Finch Farm, in a tight-knit environment, afforded Lookman the chance to assess his first month as an Everton player and to feel even more at home in and amongst his teammates, learning more about them not only as players but also as people.