Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma says he's a better player for his loan move to Everton.

Everton made a late swoop for the Chelsea defender towards the end of the transfer window, eventually announcing the French international's arrival the day following the deadline.

Zouma told evertonfc.com: “The manager called at the end of the [summer] market, I said, 'Of course, I want to come and play'. Straight away.

“The feeling with the manager was very, very, good. I had played at Goodison Park and knew I was coming to a big club, with big players.

“I knew the manager trusted me, so I wanted to show him I could help the team."

He added: “I have improved, a lot.

“A lot. I am very confident with the ball now and tactically I feel I know what I need to do.

“The manager talks to me, is close to me, like with the other players.

“He is always giving me advice, analysing any mistakes. He talks about details – and details make the difference in games."