AnderHerrerahasmade just one Premier League start this season but the Manchester United midfielderhasno doubts he remains an important part ofmanager Jose Mourinho's plans.
The Spaniard earned praise last season for his influence on the side as they won the League Cup and Europa League buthaslost his spot to Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic this campaign.
Overlooked on Sunday despite Paul Pogba's absence through injury,Herreracame on as a 77th-minute substitute against Everton and stabilisedUnited'smidfield. United then scored three times in the final 10 minutes for a 4-0 win.
"I feel as important as I did last season," the 28-year-old told British media.
"I am a teamplayer and I always say that and if themanager decides to keep me on the bench I will be ready. I said that last season and it is the same now."
United'splayer of the year last season,Herrerasaid he had no problem watching teammates Matic and Marouane Fellaini from the sidelines.
"I can learn from Nemanja and from 'Felly', hehassome abilities that we don't have in midfield. Paul Pogba is our most free midfielder and I can learn from him as well.
"I will try to enjoy every minute I have on the pitch. I want to win titles and feel part of the team and feel important and I really do feel important because themanager makes me feel important."