Landon Donovan admits he made the move to Everton after talking it over with LA Galaxy teammate David Beckham.

Donovan said Beckham, who is on loan at AC Milan during the Major League Soccer close season, advised him to make the move after Everton, who are 12th in the 20-team standings, showed interest in him.

"David and I speak a lot and he is confident I will do fine," he said. "Knowing him, being around him and playing with him I can see what it takes to make it at a place like this and if you are not ready and prepared you can get passed by."

He added: "It is not just about coming in for a few months and having a kick-about.

"This is the middle of the season, they have a few injuries and need immediate help so I have to be ready and that helped me prepare.

"The reality is I'm here to do a job and help the team win. I'm not just here to have fun for a few months. What I'm good at is creating chances and that is what I'll try to do here."