Fabian Delph believes Mason Holgate reminds him of himself - due to being very vocal on the pitch.
The Everton midfielder , who arrived at Goodison this summer after winning back to back Premier League titles with Manchester City, said he has been giving advice to the 23-year-old this season.
Delph also explained Holgate’s performance in the 2-0 win over Watford in the League Cup on Tuesday night, in which the defender opened the scoring, was the best he’d seen him play so far for the Blues .
“It is very important for guys to step up and it’s probably the best I’ve seen Mason [against Watford],” Delph told the club website.
“I’ve been really impressed with him in training and was happy he came in and did a good job.
“I am delighted for him.
“I spoke to him at the start of the season.
“Every player wants to be playing and I said to him, ‘I have played football a long time and sometimes you have to be patient and when your chance comes take it’.
“And, so far, he is taking his chance.
“If he can keep that form going, I am sure he will get a run of games.
“It is good for him and good for the Club.
“It is healthy, competition wise, and I am pleased for him.”
Holgate has played in every Carabao Cup match for Everton so far this season and started his first league match of the campaign at Brighton on Saturday.
Delph added: “I try to encourage and help the guys as much as possible and they do the same for me.
“I speak to Mason quite a bit – but I am pleasantly surprised how vocal he is.
“On the pitch, he is very vocal, he is giving a lot of information from behind which helps.
“He reminds me of myself in terms of having a big mouth!
“As long as he keeps performing and communicating, it’s only going to help him improve as a player.”
