Everton's new recruit Tom Cleverley says that he feels no bitterness towards his former club Manchester United and plans to revive his flagging England career.
The 25-year-old midfielder joined the Toffees on a free transfer on July 1 after spending most of last season at Aston Villa on loan. He made just one league appearance for Manchester United in 2014-15 after the arrival of Louis van Gaal as manager.
"I've got no regrets whatsoever (about leaving Manchester United)," Cleverley told ESPN FC in Singapore where he's playing in the 2015 Barclays Asia Trophy, which also features Arsenal, Everton, Stoke City and a Singapore Select XI.
"Louis van Gaal was always very honest with me which is the most that you can ask as a player.
"I spent 13 years there (at Manchester United) -- and it's been a massive part of my life. There were plenty of ups and downs and winning trophies, which I will never forget. They were some of the best days of my life and I will always look back with fond memories."
Cleverley added that he was watching with interest this week as the Red Devils signed fellow midfielders Bastian Schweinsteiger -- from Bayern Munich -- and former Southampton star, Morgan Schneiderlin.
"It's exciting times for their club and I wish them all the best," he said. "But I'm concentrating on Everton now."
Making 79 Man United appearances in all competitions, Cleverley won the 2012-13 Premier League trophy in Sir Alex Ferguson's final season in charge. He also won the Community Shield in 2011 and 2013.
In addition to his stint with Villa last season, he had loan spells with Leicester City, Watford and Wigan, under his current Everton boss Roberto Martinez.
"I've worked with Roberto Martinez before and was excited to get back with him," said Cleverley.
"Everton have got a great squad with great fans and a lot of history so it was a decision that was easy to make to come here."
Cleverley is in line to start for Everton against Stoke in the Barclays Asia Trophy opener at the Singapore National Stadium on Wednesday night.
He added that he hoped the move to Goodison Park would help his claims of returning to the England squad. He's made 13 appearances since 2012 and represented Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics.
"Everton have a lot of young internationals in their squad so hopefully I can get some good form under my belt and get back onto the international scene," he said.
"Just at the end of the season I got back in the England squad and I want to get some more caps, obviously."
After Everton's match against Stoke, Arsenal will play the Singapore Select XI at Singapore's new National Stadium. The final will be held on Saturday.