Ademola: Looking Forward

Ademola Lookman is well aware of the quality in the Everton ranks, but is backing his Fulham team at Craven Cottage.

The attacker made just shy of 50 appearances for the Toffees earlier in his career, but would be looking forward to our return to action whoever the opposition.

“It was a good time,” Lookman said of his spell on Merseyside. “I was there two-and-a-half years and I grew a lot in those years.

“It’s a great club, and I’m looking forward to playing against them this weekend. I look forward to every game, though, take each one as it comes, and just embrace the challenge.

“I’m still in touch with a few players. Seamus Coleman I spoke to recently, DCL [Dominic Calvert-Lewin] and Tom Davies I know really well as we spent a lot of time together.

“There’s a lot of talent in their squad, they’re all great players, so we’re going to have to match them on Sunday. We’ll be going for the win.

“Our squad’s in a good way and I think if we keep working in this way, keep working hard every single day, then we’ll get the results that we need.”

Sunday will give Fulham the chance to move on from the disappointment of West Ham a fortnight ago.

Lookman’s face was one of pure desolation following his missed penalty at the death, and he was quick to thank the supporters for their backing in the aftermath of the defeat.

“The fans backed me 100 per cent, and I want to tell them of my appreciation and love for all of the great messages I received,” he said.

“I was devastated after the game, but now it’s one of those things that I’ve got to learn from. That’s what I’m going to do, and I’m going to embrace the challenges ahead.

“I’ve used it as motivation, and now I’m just looking ahead to the next challenge.”