Everton veteran Ashley Young is convinced about the club's future.

Young says Everton will have plenty to look forward to once the 777 Partners takeover happens.

He told Sky Sports: “I've always said about Everton that the club is massive and I don't think you actually realise that until you're inside the club.

“The manager of the club has done a fantastic job. You talk about points deductions and whatnot but everything about the fans; the way the fans love the club. When you're doing well, they're so behind you and you just want to go out and do well.

“It's disappointing how the last few years have gone for the club and where we find ourselves. When you look at previous teams, they were pushing for promotion or mid-table and I can see once things happen with the takeover or whatever, everything the manager has been doing and can relay that onto the pitch, I can see the club going back where it can be.

“Quite a few of us have been to see the stadium and you can see and feel where the club wants to get to. With the new stadium, with the manager, how Kev [Thelwell] the director [of football] has been as well.

“They've all been fantastic for Everton. There are some fantastic players and I've never been in a dressing room where not just the players but the manager has got the club together is fantastic to be a part of."