Everton star Alex Iwobi was full of praise for the club's supporters this week.

The attacker turned midfielder is working hard with the rest of the squad during the World Cup break from club action.

With the Toffees again in danger of relegation this season, Iwobi knows the club's fans deserve better given the support they give the team.

"I've had some mad experiences as an Everton player but for them to stick by me and give me the praise I've been getting, I really appreciate it," he told Sky Sports.

"Maybe it was just a confidence thing and being able to express myself.

“Embracing the Everton culture was a bit difficult for me, but now I feel like I am one of them and I'm at home now.

"I didn't expect it [the size of the club], especially towards the end of last season.

“The fans played a big part in us staying up. They were coming to our training ground with flares and trying to motivate us for each game.

“I didn't understand why it was called 'The People's Club' until last season, and I see the effect they have on the team."