Gylfi Sigurdsson says Everton Players are happy with the work of new manager Marco Silva

Gylfi Sigurdsson has praised Marco Silva for bringing a feel-good factor to Everton. The Toffees manager Silva has lead the club to seventh in the Premier League table since his summer appointment. Everton will welcomes  Watford to Goodison Park on Monday evening.

Iceland international Sigurdsson feels Everton are going in the right direction under their new coach.

Sigurdsson told the club website:

“I think if you ask any of the players, they are enjoying working with the new manager.

“He wants us to play attacking football, to work hard without the ball and press.

“There is a good understanding within the players.”

Silva brought six new outfield players to Merseyside during the summer. Brazilian duo Richarlison and Bernard were joined by commanding centre-backs Kurt Zouma and Yerry Mina, as well as left-back Lucas Digne and Portugal midfielder Andre Gomes.

Monday's visit of the Hornets kicks off a busy festive period for Everton.

Sigurdsson, who has hit six league goals this term, expects a tough game from watford.

”Watford is going to be another tough game, he added.

“They have a good squad, but we are focused, and we want to get back to winning ways.

“We have been happy with how we have played in the last few months.

“If we can go through December in January in good form then we'll hopefully be up there in the table.”