Everton fullback Nathan Patterson insists they can recover and enjoy a strong second-half of the season.
Patterson is adamant it's a different club with Frank Lampard at the helm compared to when he signed under Rafa Benitez a year ago. And he's determined to play his part in pushing them up the table.
He said: “It was difficult for me at the start. I had to adapt to two managers quickly while still settling in.
“We were in a tough place when I arrived so I understand why the manager didn't want to throw in a young guy who'd never played before in the Premier League. This is a great club and everyone is together now. The feeling in the dressing-room is a lot better than last season when we were in a tough situation.
“We've got fresh faces in and the squad is a lot stronger. I want to play as much as I can this season, get assists and maybe some goals as well. I've never had a full season of playing at Rangers or Everton so, if I can stay fit, I want to get as many minutes and starts as possible. I'm ambitious. I want to play at the top level. It's every boy's dream to play in the Champions League one day. Everyone wants to be involved in European football. And if I do well at Everton, I believe we can get up the table."
