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Everton star Idrissa Gueye gives his verdict on Morgan Schneiderlin and Tom Davies
EVERTON star Idrissa Gueye is relishing the new competition for midfield places at the club.
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye has returned from the African Nations Cup
Gueye, 27, was arguably Everton's best player in the first half of the season but, after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, is no longer guaranteed a starting berth.
While he was away, the Toffees signed Morgan Schneiderlin from Manchester United, while academy youngster Tom Davies seized his chance with some impressive displays.
I'm ready to play again and I'm looking forward to it
The Senegal international was an unused substitute for Everton's 6-3 win over Bournemouth and must wait to see whether he will get a chance at Middlesbrough on Saturday.
He told Everton's official website: "There's really good quality, tough competition but good competition which is good for the team.
"It's [Schneiderlin's arrival] a really good signing for us and training has gone well so far.
Idrissa Gueye welcomes new competition for midfield places at Everton
Idrissa Gueye was an unused substitute for Everton's 6-3 win over Bournemouth
"I don't know if the gaffer will put me on the pitch and play with him or with another player.
"It's not a problem, we are a team and everybody deserves to play.
"I'm not surprised about Tom. He's shown it on the pitch when we train and he has a lot of talent.
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