Everton midfielder Beni Baningime says he felt like he 'belonged' in the first-team when he made his debut against Chelsea on Wednesday night.

The 19-year-old was thrust into the starting line-up after Morgan Schneirderlin pulled out through illness.

"I could not have imagined my debut would come that quickly," Baningime told the club's website after the 2-1 loss.

"I have just got to thank Unsy. He has had the confidence in me since day one – and it gives you confidence when the manager really believes in you, so I would like thank him, (Unsworth's assistant) John Ebbrell and all the staff.

"I was nervous but Unsy was telling me, 'you are ready, you have been at Under-23 level long enough, you are ready'… and that gives you confidence.

"I was nervous before the game but when you get on the pitch all those nerves just go away and I played like I normally do.

"I definitely felt like I belonged. It was absolutely great. the fans were brilliant, and I thought in the second half we were unbelievable."