Luke Garbutt says his extended run in the Everton team is a “dream come true”.
Since first-choice left-back Leighton Baines suffered a groin injury, the England Under-21 defender has proved an able deputy.
He has played in six of the Toffees past seven games.
And says he has enjoyed the prolonged run in the starting eleven.
"Playing out there is a dream come true so I've just got to keep going,” he told evertontv.
Luke Garbutt has nine England Under-21s caps
"I think my form has been good.
“I've performed at the level needed and hopefully I can kick on now and get a few more games under my belt.
Despite being pleased with his own form, Everton have endured an indifferent season and have struggled to replicate the form that saw them finish fifth in the 2013-14 season.
This year they find themselves closer to the foot of the table than they do to the summit.
And despite expressing his pleasure at their most recent result – a 2-1 victory against Dynamo Kyiv in the Europa League – the academy graduate also said that focus throughout the run-in will be essential.
“Playing out there is a dream come true so I've just got to keep going”
Luke Garbutt
“We’ve got ten more games left this season and every one is a final," he added.
"We've got to be on the front foot from the off and hopefully get some positive results."
The left-back has also been a regular in Gareth Southgate’s England Under-21s.
Southgate names his squad for the internationals against Czech Republic (27 March) and Germany (30 March) on Thursday 19 March.
And Garbutt will be hoping to add to his nine caps in the double-header at the end of the month.
Tickets for fixture against Germany at The Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough are still available.
