Everton defender Matthew Pennington is enjoying his loan at Ipswich Town.

Pennington is playing for manager Paul Lambert at the Tractor Boys.

“Playing every game under Paul Lambert has given me a confidence boost because when one manager is replaced by another there can sometimes be a period of uncertainty in terms of your game time," he said. “But I've maintained my place.

“We have more options and time on the ball and if the centre halves can split early it gives the other guys more space going forward.

“They try to play that way at Everton, too. We're taught to get the ball down early, spread out and move for each other so I would say I'm used to that style."