Seamus Coleman says Everton 'must remain realistic'

Sunday 18 September 2016 11:25, UK

Seamus Coleman insists his team-mates at Everton are not looking too far ahead, despite making their best start to a season in 38 years.

The Republic of Ireland international says it is all about "taking one game at a time", after the Toffees made it 13 points out of a possible 15 in the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Middlesbrough on Saturday.

He said: "You would rather this start than what we've had the past couple of seasons.

"Winning games breeds confidence and going into the next one we will feel we can win that.

"We're not looking to the end of the season and where we can finish.

"I know it's a boring answer but we're just looking to the next game and go into the international break with two more wins.

"Manager Ronald Koeman expects people to work hard, he expects his forwards to work hard, and he demands respect from everyone and that is what you want from your boss.

"He is a very tough task master and expects the best from everyone: Timekeeping has to be on point and other little basics which I believe are very important.

"He tells it like it is and if you can't take it maybe you shouldn't be in this job."

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