Everton defender Niels Nkounkou is impressing during a loan spell with Saint-Etienne.

The 22-year-old has been named as the club's Player of the Month in March.

Nkounkou has two goals and five assists in 10 Ligue 2 matches for the club so far.

Nkounkou was even involved with the France Under-21 squad as a result of his recent form.

The Toffees will be hoping they can see the best of Nkounkou when he returns to the club for pre-season.

Manager Sean Dyche will be able to decide if he can use the youngster in his first team squad next term.