James Tarkowski believes it is one of his duties to help his team-mates and says he is relishing the prospect of becoming an influential figure at Everton.
The 29-year-old's leadership qualities are well known and Blues boss Frank Lampard has already praised him for his work as a senior figure since his arrival from Burnley in the summer. Tarkowski sees both leading players and guiding them as key parts of his role.
Speaking after his debut for Everton against Chelsea, he accepts he has responsibility on his shoulders following his signing - though he added that pressure would not increase after injuries to both his centre-back partners in the narrow defeat to Thomas Tuchel's team.
