Everton fullback Jonjoe Kenny is looking forward to returning to football with Schalke.

The on-loan defender's Schalke are to face Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

“I am very excited to get back playing again," said the former England youth star. “And I feel really grateful I can get back to what I love doing on a Saturday. Schalke have made us feel as safe as possible.

“They have given us everything possible to go out and be ready for games and to perform. Everyone is feeling good.

“No-one is feeling anxious or nervous and everyone is ready to play because of the protocols we have gone through to safeguard our health and safety. I have been tested four times so far.

“A lot of the lads have families and kids and so whoever is in your household at the time, they get tested too.

“It has all been figured out to make sure the families are healthy and safe so players can go out and play. The way the club has gone about it has been brilliant and put the players at ease."