Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is delighted to be working again with James Rodriguez.

Ancelotti has been reunited with his former Real Madrid midfielder this season.

"James wanted to play. He was desperate to play, to find a club that believed in him, and to find a coach that trusted him. I'm sure that when James feels accepted, loved, he will have great performances," Ancelotti explained on the podcast 'Men in Blazers'.

"James is not a physical player. He is technical and talented. You have to use him for his qualities. If I ask him to run the 90 minutes up and down he will not do it , but if I ask him to have good ball possession, put good passes, score goals, he will be available to do it."