Hamburg youngster Shkodran Mustafi says he's decided to join Everton over the strength of their youth policy.

Speaking to UEFA.com, Germany U17 defender Mustafi said: "It was my dream to play for an English Premier League club, a dream come true.

"I have been there and tested out everything. I wanted to be sure everything was perfect and I felt very comfortable there, and that is why I joined. They give young players the chance to play in the first team and get experience, like Wayne Rooney, and that is the reason I went there."