Jack Rodwell is enjoying the banter - and stick - amongst Everton's senior squad while on tour of the US.

"Yes we get it," he told evertonTV. "But that's what you want; you want to be involved with it all because it makes you feel like you're one of them."

"We all feel like a part of one big team. Everyone is getting on well with each other. For 16, 17 and 18 year olds being on tour with the senior squad in America…it doesn't get much better than that!"

Even the training sessions are bringing a smile to Rodwell's youthful face.

It can be tough going at times but there are also fun sessions organized by the coaching staff.

"There's always a bit of fun in training," he said. "Yesterday we did some finishing and I think our team won it!"

Steve Round organized the finishing session (David Moyes was in one of the teams) and Rodwell is enjoying working with new assistant manager.

"Steve has come in and everyone likes him. He likes to make training enjoyable."