Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi is delighted with the support he's received from manager Frank Lampard.

Lampard has described Iwobi as “someone I can rely on", paying tribute to the 26-year-old's professionalism, work-ethic and endurance.

“In the games, I feel I can run non-stop," explained Iwobi, who is currently on international duty with Nigeria.

“As soon as the final whistle goes, I am shattered and think, 'How have I done that?'

“I have been dropping on the pitch, falling on my knees or to the floor. It comes on instantly, the feeling of, 'I am done'.

“The manager has faith in my ability to run for 90 minutes, to give the same level of effort for the whole game.

“It gives me a massive confidence boost and I appreciate it."

In Lampard, Iwobi believes he has a manager who fully appreciates his wide range of qualities.

And he revealed the Everton boss's message following a game Iwobi regards as the turning point in his season.

“When you get the chance in the team, you have you take it, and I feel the Leeds match [a dominant 3-0 on 12 February] was big for me," Iwobi added.

“Evertonians demand you run around and give a lot of effort.

“The manager told me that was the first thing I needed to do. I did it – and showed what I could do on the ball.

“Since then, he said, 'I've shown faith in you and you've repaid me, keep it going'."