Everton midfielder Tom Davies has not started a game for Marco Silva’s side since February.
Davies has failed to start a Premier League match since February for Everton, with the 20-year-old often overlooked in recent weeks.
However, the Toffees have recently handed Davies a new contract.
And Silva has suggested that he has big plans for the youngster at Goodison Park.
“We are happy with him even if the last four months you don’t see him often in our starting XI,” Silva said.
“It doesn’t mean we’re not happy with him. He is working every day to achieve what he wants to play heavily in our team.
“This season was a little bit different, because he’s started some games as captain.
“He will be more important in future, I don’t have doubts about that.”
Davies is still only 20, and is very highly regarded by Silva, despite his lack of game time this season.
Davies has been entrusted to wear the captain’s armband on occasion by Everton, such is the faith Silva has in him.
The combative midfielder was not in the Toffees’ match day squad last weekend, but he may have a chance of being involved tomorrow.
With Andre Gomes still out with suspension, Everton need options in central midfield, and Davies could get the nod to start against Burnley.
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