Diniyar Bilyaletdinov's family are full of pride over the former Lokomotiv Moscow winger's move to Everton.

Bilyaletdinov is emulating his father Rinat, who played for Lokomotiv before trying his hand abroad in the Czech Republic.

Bilyaletdinov Snr believes that experience of living in a foreign land, as well as having a good grasp of English will help his son settle in.

"I think he will be able to adapt," he said. "Especially with his command of English, which is a credit to his mum. Therefore, it will be easier. Much more difficult, I think, is when it comes to football."

Bilyaletdinov Snr brought his son up to believe English football was the gold standard, but admits he does not know too much about Everton.

"I know that they are from Liverpool and I know about the derby match," he said. "And the fact that (Wayne) Rooney came from them is the best description I can give.

"Just as the NHL is to ice hockey or the NBA to basketball, the English Premier League sets the standard for football.

"There was a time we shared a liking of Arsenal - the time of (Thierry) Henry, (Tomas) Rosicky, (Cesc) Fabregas, (Alexander) Hleb. Then something changed and they stopped playing so freely. Then we admired Chelsea, particularly when (Guus) Hiddink was in charge. There have been good times at Liverpool and Manchester United but there was never a time I supported these teams. Now, I'll probably have to support just one team."