Nikica Jelavic: 'Roberto Martinez can count on me'

Everton striker Nikica Jelavic has insisted that manager Roberto Martinez can count on him in the Premier League after an impressive performance in the FA Cup.

Jelavic was given a rare start in the 4-0 win over Queens Park Rangers and repaid Martinez with a two-goal performance.

The Croatia international has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park in January, but he insists that he is ready to be given a chance for the Toffees.

"It's been difficult. But Romelu [Lukaku] is on fire - I'm delighted for him if I'm being honest," Jelavic told the club's official website.

"I'm training hard and every day I have been waiting for my chance. Now the manager saw that he can count on me as well, so we will see.

"We will see in the end but I hope he is going to give me more chances. I have played 90 minutes so I enjoyed every minute on the pitch."

Jelavic joined Everton from Rangers in 2012.