VICTOR ANICHEBE says he hopes to repay the Everton supporters’ faith in him by helping his side finish the season strongly.

Having spent much of the season as an auxiliary wide player, the Nigerian forward was handed a rare start at the head of the Toffees’ attack at Wigan on Saturday as David Moyes’ side collected a 1-1 draw at the DW Stadium.

His display prompted Blues assistant manager Steve Round to claim the academy graduate could go on to become a pivotal player for the club.

The 23-year-old says he is happy to play anywhere for the sake of the team, and has targeted a rousing end to what has been an up and down campaign for David Moyes’ men.

“It was good to play up front,” Anichebe said. “Sometimes I play on the left, sometimes on the right, sometimes up front – it is no problem to me.

“It is good to be playing. I have been in and out with injuries but it was good to get some minutes under my belt.

“The last three games are really important, it is important to finish the season on a high.

“The fans pay a lot of money to watch us play and we will be giving 100% until the end of the season.”