Ellis Simms has admitted he is 'not sure' of his immediate future at Everton.
The 20-year-old scored 10 goals on loan at Blackpool last term and helped fire the Seasiders to promotion through the League One play-offs.
Simms missed the play-off final after suffering a freak training ground injury on the eve of the game - hurting his calf while practising penalties - but Everton are set to offer the starlet a new contract as he enters the final 12 months of his current deal.
The prospect of him heading back out on loan would then be discussed if he re-signs at Goodison Park.
Simms told the Blackpool Gazette : “The main thing is to get back fit.
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“It has been a great experience at Blackpool and I have loved playing. I am not sure what will happen next, it is up to Everton.
“Whatever it is, I am happy and just looking forward to next season and continuing to play.
“I am still young and learning. I am not the finished article. There are always things to improve and I need to build on my strengths.
“I can work on my runs behind, my hold-up play and link-up play, and a lot of off-the-ball aspects like defensive positioning.
"You can always get better.”
