Everton's Gueye hopes to benefit from complete pre-season

Britain Football Soccer - Everton v Watford - Premier League - Goodison Park - 12/5/17 Watford's Jose Holebas in action with Everton's Idrissa Gueye Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff Livepic

(Reuters) - Midfielder Idrissa Gueye is looking forward to getting a first full pre-season at Everton under his belt and says the chance to recharge his batteries will help raise his endurance levels when the Premier League returns in August.

The Senegal international joined Everton from Aston Villa in August last year and soon established himself as a regular under manager Ronald Koeman, making 33 league appearances as Everton ended the season in seventh place.